Ricky Bales Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ricky Bales of Bakersfield, Missouri, born in West Plains, Missouri, who passed away on December 3, 2020 at the age of 60. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joe Bill and Hazel Marie Mullins Bales; and his brother Larry Bales (Butch). He is survived by: his wife Beverly Bales; his daughters, Ashley Eckman (Andrew) and Melissa Miller (Kenny); his grandchildren, Cooper, Braelyn, Tucker, Ella, Barrett and MaKenna; his sister Patsy Cotter (PeeWee); his sisters-in-law, Carol Bales, Rose Ann Bales Hayes, Teresa Price (Larry), Ann Taylor (John), Louise Shaw (Bubba) and Debbie Murphy (Mike); his close friend Jason Marsh; and his brother Joe Bales (Buddy). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.