Hoke Stanley "Stan" Scales, 71, passed away on April 16, 2011 at his home in Purcellville, VA after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 7, 1939 in Adamsburg, S.C. Stan was the son of the late Hoke Smith and Annabel Bentley Scales. He served in the US Air Force and retired from the US Government after 31 years of service. His lifelong passions were being with his beloved wife and spending time playing golf.
He is survived by his wife, Marsha, and his children, Linda K. Miller of Harrisonburg, VA and Lisa A. Miller of Alpharetta, GA. Family and friends are invited to a visitation in the chapel of the Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd, NE, Leesburg, VA 20176 on Saturday, April 23, 2011 between the hours of 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. A memorial service will follow starting at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made in his name to Evercare Hospice, 12018 Sunrise Valley Dr. Suite 400, Reston, VA 20191.