Emerson "Cleo" Bales Obituary (1925 - 2016)

Emerson "Cleo" Bales, 91, of Farmland, IN passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 29, 2016 at Albany Healthcare of Albany, IN. He was born January 3, 1925 in Randolph County, IN the son of Wilbert and Olive (Mills) Bales. He was a 1942 graduate of Farmland High School. He honorably served in the US Army. Cleo retired in 1980 after more than 20 years as a machinist with Anchor Hocking of Winchester, IN. He leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Linda Pugh (husband, David) of Farmland, IN and Anna Lou Walker of Fairfield, OH; four grandchildren, Eric Michael Pugh (wife, Sarah) of Farmland, IN, Carrie Eileen Watson (husband, Jeff) of Farmland, IN, Christopher Allen Walker of Sharonville, OH and Jeffrey Lee Walker of Mason, OH; and one great granddaughter, Andi Eileen Watson of Farmland, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents; a loving wife, Thelma Eileen (Wolfe) Bales; and a sister, Frances Drill. A service to celebrate Cleo's life will be 2 pm Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Thornburg Memorial Chapel of Parker City, IN. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery of Maxville, IN. Family and friends may gather to share and remember from 1pm to service time on Sunday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Farmland Volunteer Fire Dept. Model T Fund, PO Box 507 Farmland, IN 47340. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonshookfuneralhomes.com.