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Wayne Wallace

October 7, 1938 - September 28, 2010
Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Saturday 10/2, 10:00 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Saturday 10/2, 9:00 am

Wayne Wallace passed away suddenly at his summer home in Ruidoso, New Mexico on Tuesday, September 28, 2010. Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park with Alan Wallace, his nephew and pastor of People's Fellowship in Lubbock, officiating.The family will meet at 9:00 AM Saturday at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home prior to the service to receive family and friends.He was born on October 7, 1938, in Howard County to Ernest and Era Wallace. He married his high school sweetheart Sadie on June 26, 1959.A life long resident of Howard County, Wayne attended school at Coahoma High School. He had worked for the Howard County Road and Bridge Department for 36 years, retiring in 1996. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and most of all watching his grandchildren play sports. They called him Bear Pa.Wayne was a member of Midway Baptist Church.Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Sadie; his son, Craig and wife, Lois (Hardison) Wallace; four grandchildren, Dalton, Taylor, Hayden and Adam all of Wolfforth; his brother, Hugh Wallace of Fredericksburg; his uncle and aunt, Leon and Nellie Kerby of Sand Springs; a brother-in-law, Richard Nixson of Coahoma; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and his four legged buddy, Copper Jack.He was preceded in death by one son, Randy Wayne Wallace in 1983 and his parents.Pallbearers will be Dalton Wallace, Hayden Wallace, Carroll Hardison, James Proctor, Sun Davis, Bobby Dodson, Wayne Lundy and Jim Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be Howard County Road and Bridge Department employees. The family suggests memorials be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, Texas 77030.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Saturday 10/2, 10:00 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Saturday 10/2, 9:00 am

Wayne Wallace passed away suddenly at his summer home in Ruidoso, New Mexico on Tuesday, September 28, 2010. Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park with Alan Wallace, his nephew and pastor of People's Fellowship in Lubbock, officiating.The family will meetContinue Reading

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Kenny Fulgham left a message on October 3, 2010:
Sadie, you and Wayne were always like my second mom and dad.My prayers are with You and the family.
Rubin & Glenda Reavis left a message on October 2, 2010:
Sadie, We are so sorry about Wayne. You will have so many wonderful memories of Wayne. As you said he was your best friend and your soul mate. Love you
Jeff & Marjorie Alexander left a message on October 2, 2010:
Sadie, our heart goes out to you and your family. We are so sorry this has happened and you and your family will be in our prayers. God will be there for you during this time.
Goldie (aka Becky) O'Neal and Robert Moller left a message on October 1, 2010:
WHAT A GUY!!!! If one person could make you laugh it was Wayne. How you, your sense of humor and stories will be missed. We feel priviledged and honored to have known you and you will ALWAYS hold a special place in our hearts. Sadie and Family: Our hearts too, mourn with you. Although we can't be with you physically, we are with you spiritually. We love you!
Kristi Smith left a message on October 1, 2010:
Words cannot truly express the loss of Wayne. May you seek comfort in knowing that Wayne was a remarkable person and will be missed by many, even friends that traveled through his life even for a day or week. Take time to feel the happiness and joy that you can carry for Wayne. You are blessed to have had the time with him.
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Linda & Dag Azam left a message on October 1, 2010:
Craig, We are so sorry about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom and your family. Dag and Linda
Charles & Della Cooper left a message on October 1, 2010:
Sadie, we were so sorry to hear about Wayne. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God Bless You and be with you always.
Donna & Damon McDurmitt left a message on October 1, 2010:
Our hearts hurt for each of you. Please know that you are each in our thoughts and prayers. We love ya'll!
Renea Nixson left a message on October 1, 2010:
MY thoughts and Prayers to your family. May God be with you during these difficult times Renea Nixson and family
Nancy Zorns left a message on October 1, 2010:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. His smile and warm heart will be missed!! I love you guys!!
Earl & Wanda McMurray left a message on September 30, 2010:
Sadie and family we are so sorry for your loss. May God give you peace and comfort you now and later also. We will miss Wayne.
Davis & Teresa Robertson left a message on September 30, 2010:
A candle was lit by Davis & Teresa Robertson on 2010/09/30
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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