Thomas Irvin Bales

Mr. Thomas Irvin Bales, 81, husband of the late Linda Hall Bales of Oak Grove Rd., Washington, Ga. entered into rest on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at his residence.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Hephzibah Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6pm until 8pm on Tuesday evening at the funeral home.

Mr. Bales, son of the late Paul and Pauline Kitchens Bales, was born in Glascock County and had lived in Wilkes County most of his life. In years past, he had operated Bales West Main Filling Station and had been employed by Pet Milk. Later, he worked as a machine operator at Edison Plastics where he retired. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his brothers, David Ellis and Charles Ellis.

Survivors include his daughter, Cathy Wilder; sons, Gerry Bales and wife, Stephanie of Watkinsville and Barry Bales and wife, Gisela of Flowery Branch, Ga; step-sons, Keith Palmer and wife, Cheryl of Washington, Glenn Palmer and wife, Sharon of Lincolnton and Randy Palmer and wife, Kim of Rayle; sister, Patricia Daniel; 18 grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren and one great- great grandchild.

Beggs Funeral Home, 200 May Ave., Lincolnton, Ga is honored to serve the family of Mr. Thomas Irvin Bales.