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Obituary For Richard A. Scales, Sr.

Richard A. Scales, Sr, 72, of Ridgeway, VA died October 27, 2021. A public viewing will be held Monday, November 1, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Perry Spencer Funeral Home, Eden, NC. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Wilson Family Cemetery.

Richard A. Scales, Sr., 72, of Ridgeway, VA gained his wings on October 27, 2021. Mr. Scales was born in Ridgeway, VA on July 3, 1949, to Rev. George Henry Scales and Eva M. Reynolds. After receiving his primary education from George W. Carver High School, he served his country in the U. S. Army. He was married to Doris Lorraine Wall and had one son. He continued his education at Rockingham Community College, completing several degree programs. Mr. Scales retired from Mohawk (Karastan) after 50+ dedicated years. Mr. Scales was an active member and trustee of the Primitive Baptist Church. He served under Elder Herbert Purnty and the church family. He was a member of several organizations dedicated to helping others and well known for saying, “I need to go see about…”. In his spare time, he was an avid fisherman and hunter. He also enjoyed animal watching, working on projects around his house, and fixing things for others. Mr. Scales was preceded in death by his father, Rev. George Henry Scales, brothers, Fred Allen Scales and David Arnold Scales, sister, Nellie M. Johnson and nephew, Ernest Scott Parker. Mr. Scales is survived by: his mother; Eva M. Reynolds; his son; Richard Alvin Scales Jr. (Fiancé Helen Tyndall); one grandchild; Shayla Lorraine Scales, sisters; Janis Hairston (Ellis), Edna Preston (Charles “CP”), and Phyllis Hilton, several nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

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Prayers are going up for Alvin, Shayla, Mrs. Eva and the extended Scales family. So sorry for the loss of Mr. Richard Scales may God comfort you in the days to come.

To Mother Eva & Her Family, Love Prayers and Condolences To Your Family During This Time Of Bereavement. Praying God's Comfort To Cover You & Give You Strength As You Go Through. Love & Prayers Thomas & Ivy Hagwood.

To my brother, I will miss your crazy laughter and you smile.

My condolences to the family. T Terry

Alvin and Family, I was so saddened to hear the news about Richard. Richard has been my good friend for over 45 years. I worked with him for most of those years, and I very much appreciated his work helping all of us work through our IT technical set-up efforts and challenges as he took over that IT tech support leader role at Mohawk. The two of us shared many memories of our youth, from our times in the tobacco fields and barn, to milking a cow morning and evening, etc., etc. Richard was my only friend with whom I had so many of those kinds of memories in common. Alvin, I pray God will give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. May He also bless and strengthen you and the family, in the days and weeks to come. Larry Patterson

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Scales Family. Tammy Dillard & Brittany D. Hann

To the Scales Family: So very sorry for your loss. May God continue to bless each and everyone. Tammy Dillard & Brittany D. Hann

We are 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

It was a great pleasure to know and work with you. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Condolences to the Scales family. Richard and I was classmate's from GWC 1967. I took him to get his driver's license and he smiled and always reminded me when I saw him Rest In Peace friend and classmate.