It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James E. Bales of Livingston, Montana, born in Somerset, Kentucky, who passed away on February 28, 2023, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James E. Bales to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Vola Bales and Gertrude Bales; his son James (Jimmy); and his brother Larry. He is survived by : his wife Linda; his son Michael; his granddaughter Shannon; his great grandchild Rylen; his sisters, Barbara Frare and Sandra Lemoines (Monte); and his sister-in-law Debra Wahl (Tim). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Franzen-Davis Funeral Home & Crematory