Steven Woodrow Bales, Jr., a resident of Willow Springs, MO passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at his home. Steven was born to Jane (Camic) Tellier and Steven W. Bales, Sr. in Springfield, OH on December 19, 1972, and was 51 years old.
Steven attended the Naval Academy from a young age until his graduation. He then served in Naval intelligence and after that he reenlisted into the USMC until he was disabled in combat. In his free time, he loved gardening, cleaning his guns, working on vehicles, watching DIY videos, and helping people in need. He spent twelve years with his loving fiancé, Tina M. Robbins. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him.
He is preceded in death by his father, Steven W. Bales, Sr.; his father-in-law, Steven Schull; his grandparents, Woody and Helen Bales formerly of Springfield, Ohio; and his grandparents, Rufus and Thelma Camic formerly of Louisville, Kentucky.
He is survived by his fiancé, Tina Robbins; his mother, Jane; his brother-in-law, Les Robbins; his brother-in-law, Tim Schull; his daughter, Stephanie Collins of Springfield, Ohio; and his son, Steven W. Bales, Jr. of Louisville, Kentucky.
No funeral services for Steven will be held at this time. Any updates on service information will be posted online. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home, LLC. Online condolences may be left at www.willowspringsfuneralhome.com.
