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James Bales Obituary

James L. Bales

Battle Creek

James L. Bales, age 69, of Battle Creek, a U.S. Army veteran, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Battle Creek.  Committal services, with military honors, are at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Road, Augusta (please meet at 9:45 a.m. at the procession staging area inside the cemetery gates).  Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, honored providers of Veterans Funeral Care.  www.MichiganCremation.com

Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Sep. 24, 2017.
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I am truly sorry about the loss of your loved one. May the strength that God supplies carry you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Deepest sympathies.

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