Sr. V. Bales

Donald V. Bales, Sr. age 85 of Disputanta died Sunday, June 19, 2005 at Southside Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Juanita Hash Bales. He was a World War II veteran who served with the 630th Tank Destroyer Batallion and was a veteran of the Battle of the Bulge. He was a retired Captain with the Petersburg Sheriff?s Department. He is survived by two daughters, Donna Nicholls of Kernersville, NC and Kaye Bales of Norlina, NC; one son, Donald V. Bales, Jr. and his wife, Teresa of Disputanta; a sister, Francis Stowers of Bland; five grandchildren, Sara Butcher and her husband, Bruce of Kernersville, NC, Amy Park and her husband, Joe of Kernersville, NC, Mary Catherine Nicholls of Thomasville, NC, Tracy Champion of Norlina, NC and Laurie Beth Cooper of Columbus, OH; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 P.M. Wednesday, June 22 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at Southlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be registered online @ www.jtmorriss.com .