Keith L Bales

Keith L. Bales, age 89, formerly of Mooreland and, most recently, a resident of Hamilton County for over 20 years, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2024. He was born April 13, 1935 in New Castle to the late Claude Luther and Eileen (Cromis) Bales

Keith was a man of many hats, but mostly cowboy hats! He spent twenty years selling seed corn, was a manager at Mooreland Grain Elevator for sixteen years and was a member of the Blue River Valley School Board for eight years. He also worked for Frakes Industrial in Westfield and sold insurance for AFLAC. Keith had a love of horses and enjoyed training them. He was a member of the Henry County Saddle Club and the Mooreland Lions Club. Keith was also a member of the First Christian Church of Mooreland, where he served as a trustee, deacon and Sunday school teacher. Most recently, he attended the Arcadia Christian Church. Keith was loved by all who were blessed to know him

He is survived by his children: Diana (Stephen) Brown of Atlanta, IN, Steven Bales (Gregg Covey) of St. Marys, GA , Bob (Jane) Bales of Georgetown, IN and LeeAnn (Rob) Criswell of Etna Green, IN; sisters: Sondra (Vernon) Oakerson of Losantville and Martha (Larry) Griffin of Muncie; sister-in-law: Naida Bales of Mooreland; grandchildren: Erin Allen, Trevor (Stephanie) Brown, Justin (Ashley) Brown, Jeremy Bales, Jacob (Danielle) Bales, Jordan (Kristen) Bales, Donald “B.J.” (Stevie) Davidson, Brittany Davidson (Kayla Jenkins), Cody (Hannah) Davidson; 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins

In addition to his parents, Keith was preceded in death by his wife: Janet (Pierce) Bales and his brother: Bill Bales

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 PM Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Jacob Bales officiating. Burial will follow in Mooreland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:30 until 1:30 Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the First Christian Church in Mooreland, 200 N. Broad St, Mooreland, IN 47360 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2200 Cabot Dr. Suite 460, Lisle, IL 60532. Condolences and memories of Keith may be shared at www.hinsey-brown.com.