BALES, Jessie Lee, “Peewee”; 59; of Mechanicsville; passed away on October 6, 2016. He is preceded in death by his father Clyde J. Bales, Sr. and his mother Margaret T. Bales. He is survived by his son Austin Lee Bales; brothers C.J Bales (Sue), Wayne Bales (Sandra) of South Boston; special friend Anne Grindstaff; nieces Wendy Britt (Mike), Kim Benfer (Matt), Abbey Bales; Step-nephews Jack(Jessi) and Buck Watkins; great nephews Quinton Wood, Chance Farmer, Michael Britt, Dylan Britt; and great nieces Kenlee Farmer, Hayly Britt. The family would also like to mention Nick Spade, John Grindstaff, and Jason Henderson, whom Jessie always thought of like sons. A graveside service will be held at Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at Clover Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or to the Boy Scouts of America 4015 Fitzhugh Ave Richmond, VA 23230. Arrangements are by Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592