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Obituary For Billy Dean Scales

Billy Dean “Pratt” Scales, passed Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Public viewing will be held from 1:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Perry Spencer Funeral Home, Madison, NC. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m .Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Mary D. Perry Chapel, Madison, NC with the funeral service beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Billy Dean (Pratt) Scales, son of the late Sidney Edward Martin and Nannie Mae Dalton, was born September 20, 1965. He departed this life to enter eternal life on May 31, 2023, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.

He was a 1983 graduate of Madison Mayodan High School and participated in wrestling and track while enrolled. He was a self-employed handy man until his health failed him. Billy was an avid sports fans, there were only two teams in the professional arena—the Dallas Cowboys and the Duke Blue Devils according to the Gospel of Pratt Chapter1:1.

He joined St. Stephens United Methodist Church at an early age. Billy enlisted in the U. S. Army in 1993 and was Honorably discharged in 1986. During his tenure in the military, he was the recipient of various awards including: M16 Rifle, hand grenade expert, Army Service and Overseas ribbons, Army achievement medal (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster) and Good Conduct Medal.

He was preceded in death by brothers: Willie and John Pratt; Charles, Larry, and Edward Martin and sisters Alberta Ziglar and Carolyn Martin. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Nannie Spencer Lowe.

Those left to cherish his memories: his mother; Nannie Dalton (Sis); sisters: Mary D. Martin, Gloria Lowe (Wayne) and Mattie Pratt (John) of Madison, NC; Hessie Garner and Stella Terry (William) of Eden, NC: Lisa Lindsey of Raleigh, NC, and Elizabeth Martin (James) of Reidsville, NC; one brother; Fred Martin of Madison, NC; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. He has a special bonus son, Cory Settle.

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Praying God's love and Mercy sustain you today and in all the days to come. Travis and Martha Malloy

Sorry for your loss. Prayers and sympathies for the family. Cornelia and family

Sending thoughts and prayers. Billy was like a uncle to me. He was my dads best friend. This is hard on all of us. Love , Christina {Lil Squeak}

The Servant Center wishes to express their deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Mr. Billy Scales. Mr. Scales was a resident here for a few months until he got housed. Mr. Scales always was appreciated and thankful for everything that was being done to help him. Mr. Scales had a warm heart and a blessed spirit and will be missed by all who knew him.
Our prayers and thoughts to your family.
..."And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28

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Billy was a kind person. Always smiling with his funny sense of humor. May God bless you the family in your time of sorrow. Love and prayers for you. Tammy Lowe

My prayers go out to the entire Pratt/Scales Family. Love you all. FeLease Hensley Witcher

Bill Roy, was truly one of a kind. He had such a big heart and would tell everyone he loved them. We shared love for Duke, but I was never going to ride with the Cow Girls. Future seasons Billy will have the best seat in the house, and he earned it. Rest easy soldier, I love you! May the peace of the LORD be with your family.

We the Youth Officers and the Advisory Council Members of the WBHFMCA are deeply saddened to hear the passing of your brother Ms. Martin. We will continue to lift up you and your family in our prayers.- Youth President Tay'Shon Moore