Jerry L. Wallace, 76, of Port Neches died Saturday March 19, 2011 at Oak Grove Nursing Home in Groves. Jerry was born in El Dorado Arkansas on March 2, 1935 to Loda Chalmer Wallace and Melba Love Wallace. He was a resident of Port Neches for 51 years and a Process Operator at Texus U.S. Chemical a lifetime member of the Texas Free Masonry in San Antonio and a member of the NRA, American Legion and the Head of the Jerry Wallace Wide Country Band. Jerry was also a Master Sergeant with the Flying Tigers 14th Air Force during the Korean War. He was a loving father, musician, coach, caring friend and had the biggest heart in Texas and would volunteer to help everyone. He was preceded in death by his sister Freada Wallace and brother Ray Wallace. Funeral services will be held Tuesday March 22 2011 at 10:00 am at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. A visitation for family and friends will be on Monday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Roger Ann Wallace of Port Neches; one daughter Linda McWilliams and husband John of Brookland, Texas; two sons Jimmy Wallace and wife Dinker of Port Neches and Roger Wallace and fiancee Ann Bowie OF Port Neches; one sister Judy Laufenberg and husband Mitchell of Port Arthur; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
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Anonymous
March 22, 2012
A full year has passed since you left this earhly life.Dear,sweet Jerry,I miss you so much!There are so many things I wish I had said and done to let you know how much I adored you.I touch the guitar you gave me each day of my life.It is in my closet,and I touch it each time I go to get dressed.The amplifier sits on the floor beside my bed.I keep it there to look at,whether I use it or not.Hug Daddy,Mother,Freada and Ray for me.Even with all of the wonderful people I have to love in this world,there is still an emptiness without you.My brother,you were the best!You were like no other.I know your family feels the same.
Anonymous
April 19, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. I always thought the world of Jerry. I will always remember the jam sessions that Joey and Judy took me to when they were together. Those were the best of times for me and I fell in love with Freada watching her behind that piano. It was too awesome. I think of all of yall often. Again I am so sorry for ya'lls loss. Having lost everyone in my family now I can relate to the feelings you are feeling. Keep him close in your hearts and mind and time will go by somewhat better. Just think of them all having a jam session.....I know my Mom and Dad and my brothers are sitting there having a grand ole time. Much love and hugs your way.
Anonymous
March 28, 2011
Uncle Jerry I want you to know that I have always Loved you. I am proud to have had you as my uncle. Now you, Uncle Ray, and my MOM can all sit up in heaven and play music and sing together just like old times.lol Uncle Jerry could you do me a big favor please? Reach over and give my mom a big hug and kiss for me. The whole Wallace gang is in my heart, thoughts, and prayers. God bless all of you in your time of loss and every day. Welcome to Gods house Uncle Jerry
Anonymous
March 22, 2011
You may havebeen an old chunk of coal down here, but youi're a diamond now. Shine on Big Boy.
Anonymous
March 21, 2011
I will always remember how "giant" a man Jerry was and how even more "giant" his heart was. He will be so missed by his family and friends. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Anonymous
March 21, 2011
MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE WALLACE FAMILY. THERE ARE SO MANY GREAT THINGS I CAN SAY ABOUT "JERRY WALLACE" MY LOVING UNCLE. I HAVE MANY WONDERFUL MEMEORIES OF JERRY, RAY,FREADA,AND JUDY MY MOTHER ALL PLAYING MUSIC TOGTHER. I CAN SAY I HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF SEEING UNCLE JERRY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MANY YEARS AT THE GREEN DOOR WHERE HE PLAYED. ON THAT NIGHT HE LET ME SIT IN AND PLAY SOME GUITAR WITH HIM AND HIS BAND,HE EVEN LET ME SING A SONG. YOU CAN SAY I COUGHT THE MUSIC BUG FROM THE WALLACE FAMILY. I KNOW YOU WILL ALWAYS BE ON MY SHOLDER AS ON OF GOD'S ANGELS. UNCLE JERRY WAS, IN MY BOOK "A GENTLE GIANT". I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED YOU AND ALWAYS WILL. MAY GOD RECEIVE YOU INTO THE HEAVENS WHERE YOU MAY LOOK IN ON YOUR FAMILY TIME TO TIME. " I LOVE YOU "
Anonymous
March 21, 2011
Papaw, we alreay miss you so much. No doubt you are sitting in heaven with your guitar, singing and cracking those crazy jokes. Your love will forever be with us through all the sweet memories. Love ya,Papaw... Dink and all of my bunch!!
Anonymous
March 21, 2011
I met this incredible man in 1952.He was a high school football player in Dayton,tennessee.My precious mother introduced us.It was as if I felt alive for the very first time.In fact,I had just been born.At my age of several hours my brother ,Jerry Wallace,held me in his loving hands.He was the first non-medical person to touch me.I grew to love him so much that when he left for the Air Force I could not stop crying for weeks..I wanted my Jerry back.Each time he returned on leave,only to go away again,this happened.As the years passed and I grew up I have kept a very special place in my heart for him,as have so many others.What a great husband and father he was.I am so sorry for his family.s loss.God,thank you for having given Jerry to all of us.I will see him again some day and we will sing and make music forever.I loved him.Today is our deceased mother's birthday.I hope Mom,Dad,Freada,Ray and Jerry save some cake for me.
Anonymous
March 21, 2011
Uncle Jerry was a truly great man. If you knew him, you loved him. My love and prayers to all.
Anonymous
March 21, 2011
My prayers are with all of you. I know without a doubt there is one more guitar in heaven than there used to be. My parents and I were blessed to have Jerry as a friend. Love ya!
Anonymous
March 20, 2011
Roger and Ashley, My sincere condolensces on the loss of your father and grandfather. My prayers are with you and your family.