Dennis Lamar Bales

Dennis Lamar Bales, 69, of Harrison, TN passed away at his home on October 2, 2020, due to stage 4 Laryngeal Cancer. He managed his illness with strength and hope. He spent his final days surrounded by his family.

Dennis retired from Hamilton County Department of Education.
He enjoyed working on his farm, being outdoors, camping, listening to blue grass music, and spending time with his family and his 9 grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents Joe Bales Sr. and Stella Bales
brother, Pat Bales and brother-in-law Harry West.

Survived by his wife of 48 years, June Bales; son, Dennis (Brandie) Bales, Jr.; daughters, Sadina (Todd) Smalley, Trina (Jerry) Runyan, Geneva (Lee) Boggess and Georgette Bales; brothers, Rodney (Marrilyn) Bales, Gary ( Judy) Bales, Joe ( Rachel) Bales, Jr.; sisters, Shirley (Barry) Patterson, Glenda (Joe) Meadows and Yvonne West.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 from 3:00 PM-5:00 PM at Companion Funeral Home. A celebration of life will begin at 5:00 PM in the chapel with Pastor Fred Browning officiating. Pallbearers will be Dennis Bales III, Tyler Smalley, Justin Bales, Ethan Patrick, Frank Friddell, Justin Leach, Derek Howard, Michael Friddell and Nick Friddell.