Mr. Wales was born February 15, 1951 in Limestone County to Robert B. Wales and Ethel Scoggins Wales. He is preceded in death by his parents and one son, Brent Wales.
Survivors include one brother, Gilbert Wales of Madison; four sisters, Pat Davis and husband Mike of Athens, AL; Peggy Bates of Fayetteville, TN; Debbie Barnes and husband Gary of Wetumpka, AL; Gwen Joop and husband Frank of Madison, AL; and four grandchildren, Michael Wales of Prospect, TN; Matthew Howington and wife Sam of Columbia, TN; Raven Sokolik of Prospect, TN; Damon Sokolik of Prospect, TN; one step-daughter, Angie Goza and husband Brian of Gunersville, AL; and several nieces and nephews.
A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude Hospital.