of Benton, AR
July 7, 1926 - May 16, 2015
Tommy Watson Wallace, age 88, of Benton, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015. He was born July 7, 1926 in Paron, AR to the late William and Marie Wallace. He was an auto mechanic most of his life. He loved woodworking and gardening. He was a WWII United States Military Police Veteran and of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Mike Wallace, one brother, Joe Wallace, and one sister, Ruby Meredith.
Survivors include his wife, Margie Chastain-Wallace; his daughter, Linda Diane Kay and husband, Leonard of Benton; two sons, Curtis Wallace and wife, Wanda and Steve Wallace and wife, Belinda all of Benton; nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Rosie Dobbs of Texas; two brothers, George Wallace and wife Willie and Ronnie Wallace and wife, Edna, all of Benton, and other relatives and friends.
A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Benton with Bro. Terry Sayers officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be David Burruss, David Feimster, George Stensland, and Justin McManus.
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2015 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Saline County Humane Society, P.O. Box 305, Benton, AR 72018-0305.
The family would like to thank the staff at Southern Trace and Saline Memorial Hospice for the loving care given to Mr. Wallace.
We are sorry for your loss!!
I am so sorry for the loss of my niece and nephews father. Tommy was a unique individual, who was a part of the family for many years. He will be missed. Will keep the family in my prayers.,
Curtis and Wanda so sorry for your loss y'all are both in my thoughts and prayers