James (Jim) E. Bale, 74, of Derby, KS, passed away April 20, 2021. He was born on July 25, 1946. Son of Ina Sublett and Melvin Leroy Bale Sr. Served in the US Army 1965-1968. Survived by wife Catherine, daughter Holly (Doug), son James (Diane) and four grandchildren, Brendan, Alexander, Kaydence and Collin. Siblings, Leroy, Joan, Gloria (deceased), Linda and Gary of Des Moines, IA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at donate.lls.org