Francis Paul Scales

The Reverend Dr. Francis Paul Scales, formerly known as Purnette Roosevelt (Punkin) Scales, of Roanoke, was born on April 8, 1947, in the city of Roanoke, Va., to the late Marie Alice Scales and the late Francis S. Kasey. He passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 19, 2011. His sudden death has left family and friends shocked and saddened. Purnette served in the Air Force and the United States Army prior to becoming ill and therefore needing to medically retire from the military. He was preceded in death by his devoted mother, Marie Alice Scales Kasey; and devoted father, Francis S. Kasey. He was married to Carollyn Sue Light Scales who also died at the same time. Those left to cherish his memory are his two daughters, Minister Carmen S. Thornton (Carlton) and Latrice Y. Scales, of Richmond, Va.; three grandchildren, Carlton Thornton Jr., Jade Alston and Myka Lewis; three aunts, Mary V. Scales and Eloise Dean, of Roanoke, Va., and Helen Hooper, of Maryland; one uncle, Fred S. Scales, of Roanoke, Va.; devoted friend, Clarence Turpin; and other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2011, in the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel with Dr. Lucille Lawton officiating. Interment will be in the Culpeper National Cemetery 10 a.m. on Monday, March 7, 2011. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.