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Obituary For John Robert Scales
John Scales, 64, of Oakgrove Ave., Martinsville, VA, departed this life on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at SOVAH Health-Martinsville. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 16, 1957, the son of the late David Scales, and the late Vergie Robinson Scales.
John was a graduate of Martinsville High School class of 1975, and a 2011 graduate of Patrick Henry Community College. John was a member of the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, where he sang with the Joy Boys, and in the choir. He was a United States Navy veteran.
John loved to sing and had a beautiful voice. He had an amazing sense of humor.
John leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Carolyn S. Scales of the home; one daughter, Jeanetta Carter of Youngstown, OH; four sons, Adrian Scales of Chatham, VA, Joseph (Kenyatta) Spencer of Troutville, VA, Jason Spencer of Danville, VA, and Justin (Amanda) Spencer of Collinsville, VA; one sister, Annette (Edward) Harris of Jersey City, NJ; two brothers, Howard (Belinda) Scales of Axton, VA, and David (Brinda) Scales of Martinsville, VA; nine grandchildren, Makii Scales, Isaiah Scales, Harley Spencer, Joshua Spencer, Joel Spencer, Brayden Spencer, Brooke Rivers, Paydence Hedrick, and Haden Rakes; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 1 p.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home with Bishop Eugene E. Ramos, Sr., Eulogist. Burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens. A public viewing will be held on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required.
To view live streaming of the funeral service, go to Hairston Funeral Home's Facebook page, then click on the service.
Hairston Funeral Home is serving the Scales family.
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Condolences & Tributes
Add A CondolenceI am so sorry for the misprint I had typed dear friend I tried to edit but wouldn't let me John was a dear friend Linda Howard
Saddened by the loss of a dead friend. John has touched many hearts with his singing and laughter and will never be forgotten. sending our prayers to the family. Linda Howard and family
Blessings and condolences to the family. We have loved John and his singing for many years, we can take comfort now in knowing he is able to continue singing before the throne. Our favorite, my soul is anchored in the Lord. Be blessed, we love you all. Shirley and the McCain family.
Rest in peace schoolmate and friend wil meet you in the Kingdom by Gods grace Bro Lawrence Swanson Sr.
Happy to see you guy.......ole John Scales.
Stafford Dickerson
My friend John Scales ....I am deeply saddened for the loss of such a warm personality. John and I went to elementary and some high school together. I must say he never change as the happy to see ya guy. I will miss him and pray God continues to strengthen his family. Ole John Scales
Blessings and peace to all the family. Please except our condolences during this difficult time. His light has influenced more than we may know and will live on in others. Dennis and Roberta Ragland
Sorry for your Loss, Sending condolences and a Heartfelt prayer that God's loving presence will bring Comfort to the Family. The Life Society, Hazel W. Spencer, President.
Praying for the family. Shirley D martin
Sorry for your loss.Shirley D Martin
Sorry for your loss.Praying for the family. Shirley D Martin
Praying for peace and comfort for the family, I will surely miss John's annoited voice he could really sing and he did have the most joyous laughter. Dedee and Michael Cook
Praying for the family,loved John's singing and his laughter
Sending love and prayers to Sis. Carolyn and family. We loved Bro. John he would sing any song I would send him and kept us all laughing at rehearsals and services he will be missed..
He was a great man, for the time he was in my life he always made me laugh and smile i will never forget those memories. ~ emma jennings
He was a great man, for the time he was in my life he always made me laugh and smile i will never forget those memories. ~ emma jennings
He was a great man, for the time he was in my life he always made me laugh and smile i will never forget those memories. ~ emma jennings
He was a great man, for the time he was in my life he always made me laugh and smile i will never forget those memories. ~ emma jennings
So very sorry for your loss. John was a good man - we enjoyed living on the same street for many years. He will be deeply missed. Prayers for the entire family. Lisa & Don Brown
Love and miss you daddy.. will see you again one day soon...hope your singing up in heaven..
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
