Jimmy Bales' Biography
Deceased
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Full Name:
Jimmy C. Bales
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Helen (Lynn); 5 Children: Richard, Deborah, Kevin, Kris, Kristen
Birth Date:
09/25/1935
Birth Place:
Rose Hill, VA
Home City:
Eastover, SC
Religion:
Baptist
EdD, Education, University of South Carolina, 1975
MA, East Tennessee State University, 1966
BA, Sociology, Columbia College, 1960
Representative, South Carolina State House of Representatives, District 80, 1999-2021
Member/Chairman, Richland County Council, 1977-1990
Former Member, Budget Subcommittee on Healthcare, South Carolina State House of Representatives
Former Secretary/Treasurer, House Operations and Management Committee
Former Chair, Invitations and Memorial Resolutions Committee, South Carolina State House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Licenses, Fees and Other Taxes, South Carolina State House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Property Tax, South Carolina State House of Representatives
Former Member, Ways and Means Committee, South Carolina State House of Representatives
Director of Career Education/Teacher/Principal, Richland School District 1, 1959-1960, 1963-1991
Probation Officer, Richland County Family Court, 1960-1963
E-4, United States Army, 1955-1956
Member, Central Midlands Council of Governments, 2000-present
Chair, Freshman Caucus, 1999-2000
Trustee, Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital, 1996-1998
Date of Wedding Anniversary:
December 2, 1993
Father's Name:
James C. Bales
Mother's Name:
Ruth Robinette
Number of Grandchildren:
6