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Timeline for Tommie Lee Bales
Born: January 15, 1934
Died: April 28, 2021
Tommie L. Bales, age 87 of Waynesfield, passed at 2:25 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Wapakoneta Manor. He was born on January 15, 1934 to the late Marcus and Cleo Ebling Bales. On August 21, 1960 he married Dalene Anspaugh, who survives.
Mr. Bales was a retired school teacher with the Lima City Schools and had spent two years with the Columbus City Schools. He was an U.S. Army Veteran. Both he and his wife were 4-H advisors working with the children and handling dogs and rabbits. They also spent many years volunteering at Lima Memorial Hospital. He had a love for the outdoors, camping all of his life, and he enjoyed working outside with his flower and vegetable garden.
He is survived by 4 sons – Jeffery Bales of Waynesfield; Craig (Anna) Bales of Wapakoneta; Bruce (Cindy) Bales of Baltimore, Ohio; Rob (Kim) Bales of Millers Port, Ohio; a daughter – Kristen (Gene) Brooks of Lewis Center, Ohio; 4 grandsons, a granddaughter; 1 great grandson; a grandpup – Fred; and a sister – Shirley (Sam) Hager of Lima.
He was preceded in death by 3 brothers – Jimmie Bales, Jack Bales, Gene Bales; and a sister – Dorothy June Edwards.
Funeral services will begin 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. Pastor Nathan Branim will officiate. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery, near Uniopolis. Military rites will be observed by the V.F.W. Post
The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research.
Dalene and Bales kids; Been many years but I remember all of you, and Tom, so well when you lived on Burch in Lima. Pat and I had visited a few times since you moved to Graham Rd. I remember some of our kids were good friends of some of yours. However, many years have passed now. Just to say that Tom was a good guy, who I remember as a kid growing up in the North end of town. Good memories there. My blessings to you Dalene. My prayer is that God helps you to fill the great emptyness that you feel with Tom's passing. God love all of you. Bill Moore
In memory of a veteran who proudly served his country.
With sympathy and prayers for Tommie's family. Putnam County Hospice
Dalene & Family So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Richard & Ada Cummins
Rob And Family We Are So Sorry For Your Loss. Prayers For All Of You.
So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. As I told Dalene, I think of him with his ‘snickers’ laugh. He was so much fun!
My deepest condolences to Rob and his family. Vicki Posey
Sorry for your loss. It was nice that we had the tine to chat at the last family get together. Rest in peace Uncle Tommie. We will not be able to attend services Kevin has surgery scheduled that day. Our thoughts and prayers for the family/
Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Inc.
Address:
311 West Main Street, Cridersville, OH, 45806Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Time: 2:00 pm
Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Inc.
Address:
311 West Main Street, Cridersville, OH, 45806
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Inc..
Dalene and Bales kids; Been many years but I remember all of you, and Tom, so well when you lived on Burch in Lima. Pat and I had visited a few times since you moved to Graham Rd. I remember some of our kids were good friends of some of yours. However, many years have passed now. Just to say that Tom was a good guy, who I remember as a kid growing up in the North end of town. Good memories there. My blessings to you Dalene. My prayer is that God helps you to fill the great emptyness that you feel with Tom's passing. God love all of you. Bill Moore
In memory of a veteran who proudly served his country.
With sympathy and prayers for Tommie's family. Putnam County Hospice
Dalene & Family So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Richard & Ada Cummins
Rob And Family We Are So Sorry For Your Loss. Prayers For All Of You.
So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. As I told Dalene, I think of him with his ‘snickers’ laugh. He was so much fun!
My deepest condolences to Rob and his family. Vicki Posey
Sorry for your loss. It was nice that we had the tine to chat at the last family get together. Rest in peace Uncle Tommie. We will not be able to attend services Kevin has surgery scheduled that day. Our thoughts and prayers for the family/
Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Inc.
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Inc..