Larry W. Bales

Larry W. Bales

Larry Bales Obituary

Published by Bliley's Funeral Home - Chippenham on Dec. 8, 2008.
BALES, Larry W., 61, of Chesterfield, died Thursday, December 4, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Dorothy Bales; grandson, Cameron Bales; and niece, Nicole Day. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl A. Bales; son, Kevin Bales; two daughters, Kristie and Kimberly Bales; stepdaughter, Kendyl Accashian; five sisters, Jo Ann Atkins, Betty Sue Day, Carol Stratton, Barbara Nichols, and Eva Gay Bales; two grandsons, Taylor and Peyton Bales; many nieces and nephews. Mr. Bales was a U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam, and a DuPont retiree. Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bliley's -Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday. Interment Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, N.Y. 10605.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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December 16, 2008

Carol Stratton posted to the memorial.

December 13, 2008

Jim Akers posted to the memorial.

December 11, 2008

Becky Daniel posted to the memorial.

Carol Stratton

December 16, 2008

Cheryl, Kristie and Kimberly & Kevin - I am so saddened by Larry's tragic death. I know all heaven rejoices at his arrival. He will be in my heart forever. I loved him so much. Let me know if I can ever help out at any time. Love to all of you.

Jim Akers

December 13, 2008

Cheryl, Kristie and Kimberly
We were shocked and saddened to here of Larry's passing. If there is anything we can do please do not hesitate to call.

Becky Daniel

December 11, 2008

Cheryl, Kristie and Kimberley,

We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Larry's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as well as everyone at Gateway Baptist.

Also, know that Tony and I are just down the road if you and the girls ever need anything. We miss you and the girls and will be praying for you all.

Delphino Cavazos

December 10, 2008

Dear Bales Family,
I'm very sorry to hear of Larrys passing, and I'm hoping you'll find comfort in knowing he is in a better place.
Respectfully
Del

Sarah Zammett Gabe's Barber Shop

December 10, 2008

Cheryl,
I was shocked to hear about Larry.You and the girls are in my thoughts and prayers, may God grant you peace and rest during such a difficult time. If there is anything we here at the shop can do please let us know.

Joanie "Barker" Leake

December 10, 2008

Cheryl,
I was very shocked and saddened to hear of Larry's death. I am so sorry. I wished that we could have been at the viewing last night, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Please call us keep us posted on how you are doing and I know you and your daughters go to Parkway Baptist church so I'll check with my sister how things are going. Know that the Lord is the only one who can give the strength, comfort and hope through this time of grieving.

Kevin,
Billy and I are sad to hear of your fathers death. Your dad was very special to my family esp my dad. Please call us if you need anything. Billy has lost his dad over a year ago so he knows what you may be feeling right now. We are also sorry about your grandmother. Please know that you all are in our prayers.

God Bless you all,
Joanie, Billy, Alex and Nathan Leake

Regina Cox

December 9, 2008

Carol - I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother and your Brother. May God's strength help you at this time of great sorrow.

Ava Yates

December 9, 2008

Cheryl,

I was very saddened to hear of Larry's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls. Larry, Bobby Self and I had a lot of good times back in our Nylon Beaming days, he will never be forgotton.

Take Care and God Bless!

Ava

Cynthia Sumner

December 8, 2008

Cheryl, Kristie and Kimberly - Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this diffcult time in your life. Words can not take your pain away. Be strong. Larry is going to be missed by many. Cindy, Kelsey and Brooke

John L. Hancock

December 8, 2008

Dear Family,
I was sorry to hear about Larry's passing. He worked for me when he first came to DuPont and a friendship was built. I just want y'all to know I share in your loss. Please know I'll keep each of you in my thoughts and prayers during these difficult days ahead.

Deans family

December 8, 2008

Bales family, our prayers are with you at this difficult time.

marianna wilson

December 8, 2008

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Marianna

Beth Wines

December 8, 2008

Cheryl & Family: I am so sorry for the loss of Larry. We loved him, too. I can't get off work for the funeral, but will be thinking of all of you.

SUSIE BARHAM

December 8, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Susan Shelhart

December 8, 2008

Kevin,

I was so sorry to read of your dad's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Susan Willis Shelhart

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