Daniel Bernard Scales, age 52, entered into eternal life peacefully on Thursday, April 20, 2017. He was the youngest of five children, born on January 28, 1965 to Mary L. (nee: Jackson) Scales-Hardin and the late Dan Scales Jr. in Chicago, Illinois.  Daniel was a God-Fearing man, who accepted Christ at a young age, presently a Deacon at Grace Memorial Institutional Church under the spiritual leadership of Elder Milton L. Hall Jr., Pastor in Kokomo, Indiana, and his favorite scripture was Jeremiah 29:11-13. Daniel studied at Washington Park High School, Gateway Technical College, and was currently attending Ivy Tech Community College in Kokomo, Indiana.

Daniel loved motorcycles and was an active member of the XCalibur Motorcycle Club in Kokomo, Indiana. He also enjoyed traveling, watching sports and in his younger years playing sports. Most importantly he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Daniel was a strong man and through his trials, tribulations, and health issues, he did not complain and trusted God. Even through the toughest days, he still had a great sense humor and will always be remembered for his contagious laugh and touching many lives.

Daniel leaves a life of precious and cherished memories to his beloved daughters, Cherrelle Danielle and Janelle Olivia both of Racine, WI, his daughter's mother, Jeralyn, two treasured grandchildren, Aaliyah Ranae and Marterries Lenell Jr., and their great grandmother Dorothy White.  He is also survived by his loving mother, Mary  Hardin; three sisters, Avis (Robert) Gamble, Gwen (Denory) Brye and Vivian "DeeDee" Scales all of Racine, one faithful brother Jeffrey (Ashley) Scales of Marion, Indiana, 13 nieces and nephews, 6 great nieces and nephews, many aunts, uncles,  cousins, and long time devoted friend John Epps, countless others and church family in Kokomo, Indiana, a loving partner Diane Whitehead and her sons, Mark and family, and Brian "BJ" his wife, and daughter, Briley.

Daniel was proceeded in death by his Father, Dan Scales Jr., and maternal and paternal grandparents.

A Celebration of Daniels life will be held on Friday, April 28, 2017, 11:00am at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1123 Center St., Racine, Wisconsin.  Visitation will be at the church from 10:00am until the time of service.

Service Details

Funeral: Friday, April 28, 2017, 11:00am

Visitation: Friday, April 28, 2017  10:00am –  11:00am

Location: St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1123 Center St., Racine, WI 53403

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