Ricky Bales
Ricky Bales
Graveside services for Ricky Bales, 60, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Bakersfield Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Ricky Allen Bales, son of Joe Bill and Hazel Marie Mullins Bales was born September 12, 1960 at West Plains, Missouri. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 3, 2020 at 8:14 pm at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home.
On July, 21, 1978 in Bakersfield, Missouri, he married his lifelong love, Beverly Hickman. Through this marriage, Rick and Beverly were blessed with their two girls Ashley and Melissa. Rick retired from Baxter Healthcare in Mountain Home after nearly forty years of service. He then had the privilege of working for the Bakersfield R-IV school district over the last few years. Rick was an avid outdoorsman. He looked forward to deer season every year, taking many trophy bucks over the years. He also had a passion for restoring old muscle cars and taking care of his family farm. Above all, Rick loved his family. He was always so excited to watch his grandchildren play sports. Rick was always there for others in their time of need. There wasn’t anything that Rick didn’t know how to fix. Rick was a man of God and loved to share the gospel of Jesus Christ through song at the church he was so proud to attend, Bakersfield Assembly of God.
He is survived by his wife Beverly Bales, of the family home; two daughters, Ashley Eckman and husband, Andrew, West Plains, Missouri, Melissa Miller and husband, Kenny, Mountain Home, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Cooper, Braelyn, Tucker, Ella, Barrett and MaKenna; one sister, Patsy Cotter and husband PeeWee, Bakersfield, Missouri; six sisters-in-law, Carol Bales, Bakersfield, Missouri, Rose Ann Bales Hayes, West Plains, Missouri, Teresa Price and husband, Larry, Bakersfield, Missouri, Ann Taylor and husband, John, Mountain Home, Arkansas, Louise Shaw and husband, Bubba, Fort Smith, Arkansas and Debbie Murphy and husband Mike, Cherry Valley, Arkansas, very special friend, Jason Marsh and many nieces and nephews.
His parents, two brothers, Joe (Buddy) Bales and Larry (Butch) Bales, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Barbara Flanagan
December 6, 2020 @ 6:32 am
SO SORRY. I lost John October 14 from covid. God be with you and your family.
Kathy Wedgeworth
December 6, 2020 @ 7:54 am
I am so sad to hear if Rick’s death. He was a wonderful man and I was blessed to have worked with him several years. He loved his family and shared that love and pride as he talked about them often. My prayers are that God will hold you all a little closer during this time and give you comfort and peace.
Amber Redburn
December 6, 2020 @ 11:41 am
The Bales Families,
We want to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you on the passing of Ricky. During this difficult time all of you will be in our daily prayers/thoughts. May God give each of you daily the strength, comfort, encouragement, and peace. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris/Ivene Cozort
Tim, Amber, and Corby Redburn
Linda Crotts
December 6, 2020 @ 3:11 pm
So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. He was always a pleasure to work around.
Beverly Sanders
December 6, 2020 @ 4:13 pm
Beverly you and your family are in my prayers. I’m so sorry
Marcia Turnbull
December 6, 2020 @ 5:28 pm
So very sorry for your loss. Rick was a great guy to work with. He would help anyone that needed help. It was a privilege and an honor to have known him and work with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Shelia Stoner
December 7, 2020 @ 2:24 am
So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. He was my boss at Baxter and Always pleasant to work with. May God keep the Family close at this time as only he can do! And give you Strength in the Coming Days!!
Tim Prososki
December 7, 2020 @ 9:39 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss. Rick was a great man and a humble person. I enjoyed working and talking with him for many years at work. He will be greatly missed until we meet again. My prayers for all the friends and family.
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
December 8, 2020 @ 5:55 am
We are so sorry for your loss; may God bless and give you comfort and healing.
John, Suzie, Alice
December 8, 2020 @ 10:06 am
We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort and strength during this time. This picture is so true to Ricky. Always a smile for anyone. May God bless you all.
Kathy Beaty
December 8, 2020 @ 3:09 pm
So sorry for your loss.
Cherish his memories.
I know how it is to loss your dad at Christmas, I lost mine dad on 12/16/1998.
May God hold you in His loving arms.
May he rest in peace.
Kathy (Bray) Beaty
Dena Yeager
December 8, 2020 @ 8:31 pm
Beverly, my heart aches for you. There’s no words to express how deeply saddened I am. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gary and Patricia Tilson
December 8, 2020 @ 10:12 pm
Beverly, our hearts go out to you and your family. So sorry for your loss. Memories will be your comfort for ever.
Dena Yeager
December 9, 2020 @ 7:24 am
When there are no words that could possibly ease your pain, may you find comfort in knowing that you are surrounded by family and friends who love you. My heart aches for you all. God bless you and I will be praying for you all.
Larry and Karen Skiver
December 9, 2020 @ 10:41 am
Karen and I are truly saddened for the loss of Rick. WE pray for Peace in knowing that Rick is sheltered, protected and in peace with our Lord God. Rick was friendly to me at the Lab, and this, I truly appreciated.