Jimmy G. Wallace, 75
Jimmy G. Wallace, 75, of Isabella, died Oct. 21, 2021, at his home with his loving family by his side. A private family graveside service was held at the Isabella Cemetery with Jimmy Kyle and Dale Roberts officiating.
He was born Aug. 26, 1946, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, the son of Guy Edward and Hannah Almeda Kirkland Wallace. He attended grade school in Isabella and Lutie and high school in Gainesville. He lived almost all his life in Isabella, except for three years he spent in the Army, mainly in Germany, as a heavy equipment mechanic in transportation.
In June 1969, after being discharged from the service, he and his father, Guy Wallace, started Isabella Ready Mix, a business they operated together until Guy’s death in February 1979. Jimmy continued operating the business for a total of 50 years. He also enjoyed working on their farms and raising beef cattle for many years, up until his death.
On Dec. 27, 1974, in Miami, Oklahoma, he married Marilyn Sue Robertson. Jimmy was a Christian and had been saved. He was a generous and kindhearted person who was loved by many. He always loved a good laugh and telling stories of the past. He enjoyed traveling to Colorado and elk hunting. He also enjoyed driving his hot rods and riding UTVs with his family. He loved his family and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; three children, Miranda Myers and husband Patrick, Nicole Wallace, and Cody Wallace and wife Myriah; six grandchildren, Brady, Kyden and Makelby Myers, Macray Hambelton and Reeve and Rolen Wallace; two brothers, Marlin Wallace and wife Roxann, and Harold Wallace and his significant other, Teresa Evans; nephews and nieces Stacy Thompson, Shawn Thompson and wife Christy, Dustin and Amanda Wallace, Jarrett Wallace and wife Cassie, Shannon Wallace, Chad Wallace and wife Jennifer; sisters-in-law, Sharon Lyons, Jan Robertson and Venita Robertson; nieces and nephews Venita Tilley, Kevin Robertson and wife Sherry, Sherry Garrison and husband Mike, Kelly Evans and husband Mark, Melanie Oxner, Angie Harley, Missy Jennings, Crissy Jennings and husband Michael; many cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Evelyn Thompson; a sister-in-law, Joan Marrs, and her daughter, Veneca; and brothers-in-law Wendell Rex Robertson, Leo Thompson and Pat Lyons.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Isabella Cemetery or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences may be expressed at clinkingbeardfuneralhome.com.
Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, directors.