Elmer Lee Wallace

Mr. Elmer Lee Wallace, age 82 of Big Point, MS passed away June 25, 2008 in Pascagoula, MS. He was born November 1, 1925 in Wallaceton, KY. Mr. Wallace was a WWII veteran and fought in Patton's 3rd Army. An Electrican by trade, he moved his family from Berea, KY in 1960 to Big Point, MS. He was an avid fisherman and outsdoorsman, upon retirement he enjoyed woodworking for his many family and friends. Mr. Wallace was a member of IBEW Local 903 of Gulfport, MS; Grand Lodge of Berea KY #617, F&AM Louisville, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents Elias and Esther (Ball) Wallace; brother Dallas Wallace; sister Alice "Sis" Palmer; granddaughter, Katherine Michelle Stephenson; brother in law Leon Johnson; nephews Dallas Wallace, Jr. and Harold Anglin. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Avis (Calico) Wallace; son and daugher in law, Eugene (Irene) Wallace; daughters and sons in law, Kathy (Woody) Deihl and Janet (Clayton) Ely; son, James A. Wallace; son and daughter in law, Billy (Deborah) Wallace; daughter and son in law, Faye Bell (Preston Eiland); brothers and sisters Addie Mae (Bob) Osborn, Allen Wayne (Lucille) Wallace, Jim (Sandy) Wallace, Thomas Edward "Butch" (Ruth) Wallace; grandchildren, Michelle (Robin) Smith, Colleen Smith, Jeffry (Cheryl) Stephenson, Creg Stephenson, Joey (Lauren) Stephenson, Richie (Vicki) Deihl, Tracy Guessford, Brandon (Mandi) Deihl, Brandon Ely, Jana (Donnie) Wallace, Sharli Ely (Jason Houston), Willie (Kelly) Ross, Elias (Gloria) Wallace, Karee (Bryan) Gilman, Amanda (Curt) Watson, Billy Wallace, Jr., Elisa (Michael) Ulrich; great grandchildren, Collin, Dustin, Nick, Chelsea and Emily Stephenson; Katie and Kyle Guessford; Lexi, Hailey, Perry and Zack Deihl; Gabriella Stephenson; Jolie Wallace; Maegan and Drew Ross; Zackry, Nathaniel and Kyle Wallace; Dustin and Ashlee Gilman; Brayden Watson; Morgan, Logan, Emilee and Landon Ulrich. Visitation will be Sunday, June 29th from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Holder-Wells Funeral Home in Moss Point, MS. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Breaux Tageant officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Elmer Lee Wallace

November 1, 1925 - June 25, 2008