John Hardin Bale, III

J. Hardin Bale, III won his battle over cancer as he stepped into Eternity! His earthly journey complete, how glorious his reunion with his Savior, family & long-lost friends must have been!!! From his earthly birthday July 16, 1972 to his eternal birthday September 13, 2019, Hardin was a renaissance man who you would want to have with you on a desert island! Those waiting to join him in his immediate family are: the love of his life and reason to live-his son, John Hardin Bale IV, Kristy Lawson Bale, Sharon & Johnny Bale, Brooke, Evans & Hunter Bale. Also, Beverly Scarborough Bale, April & Matthew Bale-Brock & Sawyer, Nicole & Thomas Bale, Iva & Richard Lawson, Tammy, Ty, Bryce, Ryan, Tricia and Kyle Ebsen and Penny, Allen & Chris Thomason. His friends described him best: "The fact that he has fought thru 9 years of horrific pain in cancer, just to have one more day with John Hardin, has been my example, in the truest sense, of the love a dad should have for his son. There are no words I can use to express what our sadness will be for the physical loss of Hardin in our lives. My heart hurts at the thought of not having him here on this earth because he brought the best out of others whether in his Catholic High days, to the University of Arkansas at Monticello to directing car dealerships in Clarksville or Little Rock or the many hunting and fishing adventures, roping's (I think he finished 8th in nation) or riding in his airboat across the river. Saying that he is my hero is the absolute truth. I love that he delights in his son. His courageous nine-year battle against the dreaded "C" word alone makes him a hero by anyone's standard. I love that he wants to spend time with John Hardin and that he has shared his passion for the outdoors, of fishing, hunting, and animals. I love that twinkle in his eye and that mischievous smile that appears when he is kidding and joking with you. I love watching his face when he listens to someone talking because I think he is "reading between the lines" and is a great judge of character. I love that he has always been true to himself, "His own person", not what he thought would please other people. I love that he is and always has been fiercely loyal to his friends. I love that he was like the Good Samaritan, always going out of his way when friends, and strangers alike, needed help. I once saw a tv show where a character said, "You should not fear death. It is just another phase of life. You get to live in a new place at a different address." I hope my address will be very close to Hardin's & we will be Eternal neighbors!" Gratitude & Appreciation to Dr. Brad Baltz, Dr. Graves Hearnsberger, Dr. Daniel Brown, Pulmonary Assc. especially Dr. Gail McCracken, Dr. Robin DeVan, the nurses, respiratory therapists, support staff and house-keeping staff of Chi St. Vincent's CCU & ICU. A reunion of family & friends will be Thursday, September 19, 2019, at Wildwood Park, 20919 Denny Road, 4p.m. Dress code, according to Hardin, "No suits and ties allowed! Blue jeans, boots and baseball caps acceptable!" In lieu of flowers, if you would like to make a contribution in Hardin's name, please consider: Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation, 1 Children's Way, Slot 661, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 or giving@archildrens.org, Catholic High School Foundation, 6300 Fr. Tribou Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72205 or the Charity of your choice! To sign the online guest book, please visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.