Richard Bales

1915–1998 (age 83)

Biography

Richard Bales was born in 1915 and lived a full life spanning most of the twentieth century. He passed away in 1998, leaving behind a legacy remembered by those who knew him.

His final resting place is Ivy Hill Cemetery, where he is honored and remembered by his family and community.

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