Harvey Newson Bales

Harvey was born September 22, 1928 in Lampasas County to George and Elizabeth Bales.

He graduated from Lampasas High School in 1948. Private First Class Harvey Bales, Arty-USAR, active status, was inducted 13 December 1950 and was transferred to the Army Reserve 27 November 1952;

Honorably Discharged from the Army on 8th day of October 1956.

Harvey was a member of the Lampasas volunteer Fire Department from January 1948 to October 1961. He was hired by Killeen Fire Department on October 1961.

Harvey married Joyce Bunch on September 15, 1962 in Lampasas, Texas. Four children were added to this union. Debbie Reid (Terry) of Killeen, Brian Bales of Harker Heights, Rick Bales (Ingrid) of Round Rock, and Kevin Bales (Deborah) of Georgetown.

Grandchildren Justin Reid (deceased 2000), Lexi Pugh (Russell) of Georgetown, Zachary Bales, Round Rock and Christine McKinny of Colorado Springs.

Great-Grandchildren Beckett and Emery Pugh of Georgetown, Taylor and Eifred Ryder McKinney of Colorado Springs.

Harvey was a charter member of Pershing Park Baptist Church, later moved his membership to First Baptist.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Johnny, sister Georgia Alsbrooks and grandson Justin Reid.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, Future Building Fund in memory of Harvey Bales.