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Stephen Bales Obituary
Knoxville, TN
Stephen R. Bales, age 75, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018. He was retired from Southern Bell and had worked several areas of Georgia and North Carolina. Stephen was an active numismatist and very active in their association. He was in the Army Signal Corp during Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service. Preceded in death by parents, Burchell and Edith Bales. Survivors include wife, Cheryl Bales; children, Karen Bales and husband Farshad Fatemi of Davis, CA, Stephen E. Bales and wife Mitzi of College Station, TX, Matthew Bales and Wife Kate of Knoxville, TN, Julie Vickery and husband Tim of Swarthmore, PA; grandchildren, Stella and Irene Bales, Caleb and Daniel Bales. The family will receive friends from 5 - 7 pm Monday at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home, 2300 Adair Drive. Family and friends will meet Tuesday at Greenwood Cemetery for the 11 am graveside service. Rev. Harold Bales will officiate. Condolences may be offered at www.berrylynnhurst.com
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Sam & Rachel Mashburn
November 3, 2018
We were so saddened by the news of Steve's passing. If there's anything we can do in the coming days to help you, please let us know.
Kathleen Buder
October 28, 2018
Cheryl, I'm so sorry for your loss. We had good memories while at UT. You are in my prayers. Kathy Herbert Buder
Chris Wohlwend
October 28, 2018
I only met Stephen once, but it was immediately obvious that he was deeply committed to his children and grandchildren. Condolences to all.
Patsy Clark
October 27, 2018
My deepest sympathies to Cheryl and family. I truly loved Steve he was an amazing man. I knew him thru Jay Jones and coin shows. He leaves a big hole for all who knew him....all my prayers Patsy
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Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home & Lynnhurst Cemetery2300 West Adair Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918
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