Tulsa Says Farewell to Coach Davey
12/9/2020 9:40:00 AM | Football
TULSA, Okla. –– TU Super Fan, David Bales, more notably known as "Coach Davey" died last Thursday, Dec. 3, at the age of 56.
The funeral service for "Coach Davey" will take place at 2:00 p.m. this Thursday, Dec. 10, at Holy Family Cathedral (820 South Boulder Ave.).
Bales was known for his avid and enthusiastic attendance at Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball and football games and earned the nickname "Coach". He was a fixture at TU basketball games, storming the baseline and cheering on the Hurricane, and could be seen roaming the west stands during football season.
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In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent In Memory of David Bales to:Â
Special Olympics Oklahoma
6835 South Canton Ave.
Tulsa, Okla. 74136
or
Bishop Kelley High School, Inc.
3905 South Hudson Ave.
Tulsa, OKÂ 74135
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If fans care to send a sympathy card to the family, send to:
Athletic Communications
The University of Tulsa
c/o David Bales Family
800 South Tucker Drive
Tulsa, OK 74104-3189
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