Wayne Bale

Bale, Wayne Robert, 73, of Byron passed away Monday, January 27, 2020. Funeral Services will be 3:00 PM Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 East Broad Street, Linden. Visitation will be 12-3 PM Thursday. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Wayne was born October 27, 1946 in Royal Oak the son of Charles and Betty (Gardner) Bale. He married Cathleen F. Tapp on June 24, 1967 in Madison Heights. He was a Carpenter and enjoyed riding motorcycles.

He is survived by his wife of 53 Years, Cathleen; two daughters, Brigette (Mike) Byers of Rochester Hills and Laura (Shawn) Coplen of Royal Oak; son, Wayne Bale, Jr.; five grandchildren, Spencer Bale, Abigail Byers, Nathan Byers, Chase Coplen, and Shane Coplen; great-granddaughter, Jaelynn Prebelich; sisters, Darlene Mouton and Charlotte Wallace; brother, Charles "Christy" Wallace; several nieces and nephews. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; son, Edward Bale; sister, Bonnie Wallace; and brother, Charles "Chuck" Bale. Online tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com