William E. (Bill) Bales

Redkey, IN
 William E. (Bill) Bales

 William E. (Bill) Bales, 88, of Redkey, IN, passed away Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 peacefully at his residence. Bill was born in  Farmland, IN, on February 14, 1934, a son of the late Thelma S. (Dotson) and Leroy Bales. Bill was a 1952 graduate of Redkey High School, formerly worked in assembly for Warner Gear and was a devoted local farmer who specialized in agriculture and livestock.  He was the loving husband of Lois E. (Miller) Bales who he happily married on March 6, 1953 and sadly lost on April 14, 2022. Bill was a 60 year member of the F&AM halfway lodge Redkey and Scottish Rite Valley of Ft. Wayne, enjoyed fishing trips to Canada, vacations with his family, basketball, feeding birds, his cats, supporting his kids and grandkids sporting events and activities. He was a very handy and hard working man who loved volunteering for 4H, community activities and helping  his family in any way he could. Bill is survived by 2 sons; Greg Bales (Shirley), Steve Bales (Jodie), 2 daughters; Janet Bales (Brad), Susan Peterson (John), 12 grandchildren; Brandon, Lindsay, Myschon, Tyler, Logan, Emily, Jenna, Meghan, Nick, Brent, Kristen, Lauren, 13 great grandchildren,  and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife Lois, 3 brothers; Roy Bales Jr., Richard Bales, Darrell Bales, and 3 sisters; Betty Botts, Edith Wood, and Ruth Myers. Friends are invited to call Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 11-1 at MJS Mortuaries - Redkey Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 1 PM with Pastor Craig Cotherman officiating. Burial will be held in Hillcrest Cemetery in Redkey, IN. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements have been entrusted to MJS Mortuaries - Redkey Chapel.

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