Robert Vaughn Allen Gale, 93, a resident of Benton, passed away Thursday, October 02, 2008 in a local hospital. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Benton. He was a former teacher and pastor of the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist.

Mr. Gale was the son of the late James Gale and Floy Gale and was also preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Bernard Gale.

He is survived by his children and spouses: Raelene Covrig of Benton, Ray and Lynn King of Willits, CA, Bob and Joan Gale of Jefferson, TX, Janice and Fred Cornell of Buffalo, NY and James and Josefina Gale of Banning, CA; 23 grandchildren.

Funeral services are pending at this time.

Higgins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Gale family guestbook at www.higginsfuneral.com.