James Bales Obituary

Age - 89

October 6, 2023

Shawnee Mission, KS

V James "Jim" Bales, 89, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away at home on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 Jim was born to Jesse and Martha Bales in Shawnee, Kansas on December 2, 1933 Jim was a longtime member and servant of First Baptist Church of Shawnee, helping in any way that he could He was a skilled carpenter, electrician, and caretaker within the church Jim was a coach for the First Baptist Church Girls Softball team for many years He also enjoyed playing for the church softball leagues for adults Jim enjoyed singing and was a member of the church choir, and sang in a quartet as well Jim is now reunited with his late wife, Joyce Bales They had celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary shortly before Joyce's passing in June of 2020 He is also reunited with his daughter, Patti Bales, and his grandson Brennan Messick Jim was the last living member of five children He is survived by his children Debbie DeAngelis (Rich), Ann Holmes (Joe), Cheryl Hass, and Mike Bales; 11 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren He will be missed by many other family members and long-time friends, and his dear friends of Overland Park Place A visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Shawnee (in the original chapel) from 10-11am, with a service beginning at 11am He will be laid to rest beside Joyce at Johnson County Memorial Gardens following the service In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Shawnee, or to Harvest International Ministries (H I M ) To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of V James "Jim" Bales, please visit our

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