Billy Francis Bales

Billy F. Bales, 84, of Fort Smith, died September 13, 2012 in Fort Smith. He was born June 4, 1928 in Lexington, OK to Walter W. and Gladys Hybarnia Davis Bales. He was retired from Jones Truck Lines and a member of the Northside United Pentecostal Church.

He is survived by one daughter Diana Ruth O’Bryan of Fort Smith; one grandchild, Bridgett Ruth O’Bryan of Spring Branch, TX; one sister, Judi Elaine Zellner of San Diego, CA; niece, Barbara Ann Edwards of Fort Smith; and his dog, Roxie, who was his constant companion. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mildred Lois Bales, and one great grandchild Griffin McDaniel.

Funeral service will be Monday, September 17, 2012 at 11:30 AM in the Northside United Pentecostal Church with burial to follow in the U.S. National Cemetery all under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Ralph Myers, Lee Bolton, Jule Wise, Gene Willyard, Lawrence Brautigan, and Anthony Allen.

Honorary Pallbearers will be the Men’s Esteemed Elder Class

The family will greet friends at Edwards Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 PM

Memorials may be made to the Northside United Pentecostal Church 3700 Kelley Hwy Fort Smith, AR 72904

To sign an online guestbook visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com