John William Bales, age 74, went to be with the Lord peacefully on August 9, 2012 after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 21, 1937. He was a retired TSGT, U.S.A.F. and also retired from the Dept. of Defense, civil service.
John affectionately known as Jack or Santa Jack was a beloved husband, dad and grandpa. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother…He is survived by his wife, Shirley Bales; 3 children, 2 step-children, and 6 grandchildren… Interment to follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with Air Force military honors.