Melvin Earl Bales, 83, of Martinsville passed peacefully from this life surrounded by loved ones and in the comfort of his own home at 9:29 pm on Sunday, February 14th, 2021. He was one of eight children born to the late John William and Nellie Edith (Peters) Bales. Melvin was born on Thursday, December 23, 1937 in Martinsville, Indiana.
He lived his entire life in Morgan County and was a graduate of Martinsville High School with the class of 1956. Melvin spent all of his life in Baker Township and was a longtime member of the Zion’s Hill Baptist Church. He loved time spent with family and friends, riding his 4-wheeler, and tinkering around in his tractor.
On July 27, 1957, Melvin married the love of his life, N. Shirley (Goss) Bales. The two were inseparable and blessed with two sons, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Melvin was a dedicated employee of Kroger for over 40 years. His career began in Martinsville shortly after graduation and ended in the late 1990’s after many years in Mooresville, where he retired as the meat department manager and meat cutter.
Those left to cherish Melvin’s life and legacy include his wife of nearly 64 years, Shirley Bales of Martinsville; daughter-in-law, Coeita Bales of Martinsville; five grandchildren, Emily (husband, David) Paavola of South Carolina, Zach Bales, Isaac (wife, Kirsty) Bales, Lindsay Pence and Madison Bales all of Martinsville; seven great grandchildren; three brothers, Ivan “Buddy” (wife, Judy) Bales of Greenwood, Maurice “Doc” (wife, Terri) Bales and William “Bill” Bales of Martinsville; two sisters, Eileen Bennett and Sharon “Shani” (husband, Richard) Bales all of Martinsville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sons, Kelvin “Brett” Bales, Bart Bales, and infant Bradley Bales; one brother, Richard Bales and one sister, Rosemary Deckard.
Melvin’s family has requested a private visitation and service to protect family and friends from the spread of COVD-19. He will be laid to rest in Friendship Park Cemetery in Paragon, Indiana. Arrangements have been entrusted to Neal & Summers Funeral and Cremation Center in Martinsville.
In Melvin’s memory, contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to your charity of choice. Condolences and memories are encouraged to be shared with the Bales family online at www.nealand summers.com
He lived his entire life in Morgan County and was a graduate of Martinsville High School with the class of 1956. Melvin spent all of his life in Baker Township and was a longtime member of the Zion’s Hill Baptist Church. He loved time spent with family and friends, riding his 4-wheeler, and tinkering around in his tractor.
On July 27, 1957, Melvin married the love of his life, N. Shirley (Goss) Bales. The two were inseparable and blessed with two sons, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Melvin was a dedicated employee of Kroger for over 40 years. His career began in Martinsville shortly after graduation and ended in the late 1990’s after many years in Mooresville, where he retired as the meat department manager and meat cutter.
Those left to cherish Melvin’s life and legacy include his wife of nearly 64 years, Shirley Bales of Martinsville; daughter-in-law, Coeita Bales of Martinsville; five grandchildren, Emily (husband, David) Paavola of South Carolina, Zach Bales, Isaac (wife, Kirsty) Bales, Lindsay Pence and Madison Bales all of Martinsville; seven great grandchildren; three brothers, Ivan “Buddy” (wife, Judy) Bales of Greenwood, Maurice “Doc” (wife, Terri) Bales and William “Bill” Bales of Martinsville; two sisters, Eileen Bennett and Sharon “Shani” (husband, Richard) Bales all of Martinsville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sons, Kelvin “Brett” Bales, Bart Bales, and infant Bradley Bales; one brother, Richard Bales and one sister, Rosemary Deckard.
Melvin’s family has requested a private visitation and service to protect family and friends from the spread of COVD-19. He will be laid to rest in Friendship Park Cemetery in Paragon, Indiana. Arrangements have been entrusted to Neal & Summers Funeral and Cremation Center in Martinsville.
In Melvin’s memory, contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to your charity of choice. Condolences and memories are encouraged to be shared with the Bales family online at www.nealand summers.com
Melvin Earl Bales, 83, of Martinsville passed peacefully from this life surrounded by loved ones and in the comfort of his own home at 9:29 pm on Sunday, February 14th, 2021. He was one of eight children born to the late John William and Nellie Edith (Peters) Bales. Melvin was born on Thursday, December 23, 1937 in Martinsville, Indiana.
He lived his entire life in Morgan County and was a graduate of Martinsville High School with the class of 1956. Melvin spent all of his life in Baker Township and was a longtime member of the Zion’s Hill Baptist Church. He loved time spent with family and friends, riding his 4-wheeler, and tinkering around in his tractor.
On July 27, 1957, Melvin married the love of his life, N. Shirley (Goss) Bales. The two were inseparable and blessed with two sons, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Melvin was a dedicated employee of Kroger for over 40 years. His career began in Martinsville shortly after graduation and ended in the late 1990’s after many years in Mooresville, where he retired as the meat department manager and meat cutter.
Those left to cherish Melvin’s life and legacy include his wife of nearly 64 years, Shirley Bales of Martinsville; daughter-in-law, Coeita Bales of Martinsville; five grandchildren, Emily (husband, David) Paavola of South Carolina, Zach Bales, Isaac (wife, Kirsty) Bales, Lindsay Pence and Madison Bales all of Martinsville; seven great grandchildren; three brothers, Ivan “Buddy” (wife, Judy) Bales of Greenwood, Maurice “Doc” (wife, Terri) Bales and William “Bill” Bales of Martinsville; two sisters, Eileen Bennett and Sharon “Shani” (husband, Richard) Bales all of Martinsville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sons, Kelvin “Brett” Bales, Bart Bales, and infant Bradley Bales; one brother, Richard Bales and one sister, Rosemary Deckard.
Melvin’s family has requested a private visitation and service to protect family and friends from the spread of COVD-19. He will be laid to rest in Friendship Park Cemetery in Paragon, Indiana. Arrangements have been entrusted to Neal & Summers Funeral and Cremation Center in Martinsville.
In Melvin’s memory, contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to your charity of choice. Condolences and memories are encouraged to be shared with the Bales family online at www.nealand summers.com
He lived his entire life in Morgan County and was a graduate of Martinsville High School with the class of 1956. Melvin spent all of his life in Baker Township and was a longtime member of the Zion’s Hill Baptist Church. He loved time spent with family and friends, riding his 4-wheeler, and tinkering around in his tractor.
On July 27, 1957, Melvin married the love of his life, N. Shirley (Goss) Bales. The two were inseparable and blessed with two sons, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Melvin was a dedicated employee of Kroger for over 40 years. His career began in Martinsville shortly after graduation and ended in the late 1990’s after many years in Mooresville, where he retired as the meat department manager and meat cutter.
Those left to cherish Melvin’s life and legacy include his wife of nearly 64 years, Shirley Bales of Martinsville; daughter-in-law, Coeita Bales of Martinsville; five grandchildren, Emily (husband, David) Paavola of South Carolina, Zach Bales, Isaac (wife, Kirsty) Bales, Lindsay Pence and Madison Bales all of Martinsville; seven great grandchildren; three brothers, Ivan “Buddy” (wife, Judy) Bales of Greenwood, Maurice “Doc” (wife, Terri) Bales and William “Bill” Bales of Martinsville; two sisters, Eileen Bennett and Sharon “Shani” (husband, Richard) Bales all of Martinsville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sons, Kelvin “Brett” Bales, Bart Bales, and infant Bradley Bales; one brother, Richard Bales and one sister, Rosemary Deckard.
Melvin’s family has requested a private visitation and service to protect family and friends from the spread of COVD-19. He will be laid to rest in Friendship Park Cemetery in Paragon, Indiana. Arrangements have been entrusted to Neal & Summers Funeral and Cremation Center in Martinsville.
In Melvin’s memory, contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to your charity of choice. Condolences and memories are encouraged to be shared with the Bales family online at www.nealand summers.com
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