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Michael Scales Obituary
The family will receive friends for a celebration of Mike's life from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Chance and Hydrick Funeral Directors, followed by dinner at a separate location. The dress code is casual.
Mike, born in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, was the beloved son of the late Janice Deom Scales and the late Charles Edward Scales. He attended the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, and he was employed in management with O'Reilly Auto Parts for over 18 years.
He is survived by his children, Kyrstie Nickles (David), and Sean Scales; his grandchildren, Anna and Chayton Boyd; his sister, Beverly Greene (Thomas) and his close friend, Brenda Nations.
Chance and Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, GA, 30906.
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Richard Ashworth
October 12, 2025
O' Reilly's is not the same, but your presence with Jesus has made Heaven a better home, miss you Michael !
Richard Ashworth
December 30, 2024
So sorry to hear about Mike, he was wonderful to work with at O'Reilly's Auto Parts. My condolences to family and friends. Mike will surely be missed by all that knew him! Heaven has gained a Saint!
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