Billy Earl Bales

Bales, Billy Earl age 85 of Knoxville, died peacefully on January 22, 2022, at Willow Ridge Rehabilitation in Maynardville, TN. Billy served in the US Navy 1954-1955, He enjoyed being an ordained Baptist Deacon. He worked for House Hasson HDWE for 39 years as a plumbing heating Buyer. He is preceded in death by beloved parents; Frank and Ollie Bales, wife; Wanda Smith Bales, son; Mark Bales, brother; Frank Bales Jr., sisters; Edith Fox, Loretta Fox, Lavada Beason, and Eleanor Hinshaw. He is survived by loving daughter and son-in-law Tracey and Harrell Coppock; sister Delores Hayes, several nieces and nephews. The family would like to invite friends to a graveside service at Edgewood Cemetery on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 2:00 pm, Brother Sam Ensor officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com