Howard Bales

Mr. Howard Garner Bales, son of the late Andrew Lee and Elizabeth Randall Bales, wasborn on May 2, 1929, and he departed this life on November 29, 2019 at the age of 90. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Bolton, whom he married on July 2, 1955. Othersurvivors include one son, H.G. (and Alice) Bales of Somerset, KY; two grandchildren, JaceBales and Zach (and Melissa) Bales all of Somerset, KY; one sister-in-law, Betty Bolton;two brothers-in-law, Bob Bolton and Lou Couch; and a host of nieces and nephews andother relatives and friends who mourn his passing. Other than his parents, he was also preceded in death by the following siblings: Elva (andLeonard) Sears, Wilma (and Jim) Miller, Verna Lee (and Charles) Wilson, Geraldine Couch,J. E. Bales, Randall D. Bales, and Lindsey (and Norma) Bales. Howard was also precededin death by the following in-laws, Othello (and John) Osborne, Clarnell Bolton, Coy (andLucille) Bolton, Oral (and Nora) Bolton, Fern Bolton, and Donald Bolton. Howard was a proud graduate of Shopville High School in 1947. He then attended EasternState Teachers College and returned to teach one year at Shopville Elementary Schoolbefore accepting the Postmaster position in Shopville, Kentucky. Thereafter, he served inthe United States Army during the Korean War. Following his service, Howard returned toShopville and continued his Postmaster duties as the owner/operator of Bales Grocery formore than 40 years. He and his wife, Bonnie, have maintained a number of otherbusinesses in the Shopville area for many years. Howard was a member of the Fellowship Methodist Church and was a staple in theShopville Community. He was a kind person who loved his family and community and willbe greatly missed by all who knew him. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 1, 2019 at the Chapel of thePulaski Funeral Home with Bro. Kevin Bullock and Bro. Jason Elam officiating. Burial willfollow in the Fellowship - Burkhart Cemetery.The family of Mr. Howard Bales will receive friends at the Pulaski Funeral Home from 11:00a.m. Sunday until the time of services. Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to be assisting thefamily of Mr. Howard Bales during this time.