Reuben Hales' Obituary
Reuben James Hales, 19, of Waupaca, WI passed away in a tragic car accident on October 31, 2010. Reuben was a kind and generous young man who loved his family and friends greatly. He always considered the needs of others, and was a proud Godparent to Cousin Peyton Tankersley. He graduated Waupaca High School this year with a promising future. Enrolled at Fox Valley Technical College, he aspired to own his own business one day and work on high end cars. A fan of classic cars and music, he always had a car in his dreams and a song in his heart. He is survived by his mother Sara Hales; and his Father Joseph Hales; sister Natasha Hales; Paternal Grandparents Tim and Carla Hales and Maternal Grandmother Jeanne Tarr, all of Waupaca. Aunts Jennifer Grimm, Waupaca; and Jacci Houtman (Hales), Ogdensburg. Uncle Todd Grimm (Heather), Menasha; and numerous beloved cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal Grandpa, Gary Grimm. He is also survived by his biological father, Sterling Graham; and Step-Mother Lana Graham; Sisters Nia and Vanessa Graham; Biological Grandparents LeRoy and Darla Jean Graham; and numerous beloved Aunts and Uncles, and 24 cousins. He is also survived by special friend Marley McCann. His surviving Godparents are Margaret Foster (Wazenick), Marquette, MI; and Ashley Graham, Waupaca. Funeral Services will be held at First United Methodist Church in Waupaca at 1:30 PM on Thursday, November 4th, 2010, with Reverend Cathy J.N. Weigand officiating. Interment will be in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Town Dayton, Waupaca Co., WI. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10:30 AM until the time of the service at the church.
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