Jack L. Bales, 79, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born January 24, 1937 to Clarence and Gertrude Bales in Knoxville, TN. Jack loved the Tennessee Volunteers and was one of their biggest football and basketball fans. He is survived by his wife of 55 ½ years Bee as well as many friends who were like family. A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Hardage-Giddens Town & Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205 at 11am with interment to follow at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made in Jack’s name to Paralyzed Veterans of America, www.pva.org or Disabled American Veterans, www.dav.org/donate.
