He was a retired warehouse supervisor for Coca Cola Bottling Company and a member of First Assembly of God Church. James dearly loved spending time camping and fishing with his family.
Survivors include two sons, Jimmy Hales and wife Elloise of Richmond, KY and Rick Hales and wife Kathy of Monticello; two sisters, Eula Mae Waller of Plano, TX and Joan Handley of Monticello; one brother, George Michael Hales of Monticello; seven grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Condolences(15)
Mark and Sharon Barnes
Naples, FL Thursday, October 30, 2014 Rick and family, we are just reading of the loss of your father. May God bless you and all the members of your family during your time of great sorrow.Belinda Harris Church
Hamburg, AR Thursday, October 30, 2014 Jimmy and Ricky.....I am so sorry about your dad. I have a lot of memories. Not only is he with the love of his life once again..I can see him and Ms Betty and daddy sitting around the table at the Heaven coffee shop..talking fishing and camping and of course that CocaCola plant will be brought up too. Your dad was an awesome man. May God be with you in your time of sorrow and the coming days too. Love you guys!!!!Andy Briant
Monticello, AR Tuesday, October 28, 2014 Jimmy and family, Sorry for your loss .Prayers for peace and comfort.Marilyn Matthews (Franklin)
North Little Rock, AR Tuesday, October 28, 2014 Ricky - you have my prayers along with all the former members of the 1122nd Transportation Company ARNG.Marsha
Hampton, AR Tuesday, October 28, 2014 So sorry to hear about Mr. Hales. I had the honor of taking care of him when I worked at the nursing home he was in. Comforting Prayers.Marsha Pierce
Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Tuesday, October 28, 2014 My sympathy is extended to the Hales family. I have known James my entire life. He was a good person!! He and I shared great-grandparents on the Stephenson side.May you find strength in the fact that he is with the Lord.
Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Tuesday, October 28, 2014 Sorry to hear of Mr. Hales passing. I remember seeing him at the Coke Plant when I was younger. My Dad, James Wells, worked with him.Dennis Wells
Yustin Jordan Sr.
Monticello, AR Monday, October 27, 2014 Sorry to hear about your lost of My great friend James and may God comfort the family in your time of need.Yustin Jordan Sr. and Family
Joyce and Jerry Smith
monticello, AR Monday, October 27, 2014 So sorry to hear about Mr. Hales. We know you all will miss him so very much. Praying for the Lord to comfort and give you peace.BOBBY
SHREVEPORT 71105, LA Monday, October 27, 2014 bOBBY & Margaret Gilliam wish to Pray for James Hales and all the family and friendsOur Prayers are for you all/
Barbara Burks McElroy
Monticello, AR Monday, October 27, 2014 To the family, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.K & R
Monticello, AR Monday, October 27, 2014 Jimmy, Ricky, Mike and extended family,we are so sorry to hear of your loss.We are thinking of you all and Praying for you all~
We are Praying for Ricky and his family, as they just lost 2 relatives.
With Love~
Steve Davis
Orange Beach, AL Sunday, October 26, 2014 Dear Ricky and Family,Just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. Our families go a long way back together. I am praying for strength and peace during this time.
Love ya
Steve
Doug and Diana Harton
Monticello, AR Sunday, October 26, 2014 Rick & Jimmy, losing parents is one of the hardest parts of life. So glad we had the chance to know both your Mom and Dad. Thinking of you both during this difficult time.John Johns
Midlothian, TX Sunday, October 26, 2014 Ricky and Jimmy, I think you lost your biggest fan yesterday. I always think of his strength raising you two, always anchored by the love and care that lives in his heart.