Eddie Dean Bales

November 26, 1961 - February 20, 2020

Eddie Dean Bales was born November 26, 1961, the son of Walter Odell and Effie (Gan) Bales. Eddie departed this life on February 20,2020, at Mercy Hospital in Lebanon, MO with family at his bedside. Eddie had been in failing health for some time. Eddie obtained the age of 58 years, 2 months, and 20 days. Eddie grew up in the Waynesville area and graduated from Waynesville High School. He was a lifelong resident of Pulaski County and he was known and loved by many. Eddie enjoyed spending time with family and friends. His hobbies included fishing and hunting and attending swap meets. He was a pro bowler and won several trophies before injuries sustained in a car accident made him unable to continue the sport. In recent years he enjoyed playing pool and was a member of local pool leagues until his failing health prevented him from participating. Eddie had a good sense of humor and enjoyed clowning around, spinning a tale, and making his friends laugh. Those left to cherish his memory, his mother: Effie Bales of Richland, MO, long time companion Kendra Crisler of Laquey, MO, a foster brother Brandon Balk of Montgomery, TX, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. Eddie was preceded in death by his father: paternal grandparents John and Mary (Rickerson) Bales, maternal grandparents Edmun and Nola (Wier) Gan. There will be no formal services per the request of his mother due to her failing health. She requests that Eddie be remembered with love and laughter. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Eddie Bales and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.