Wallace BeDair

1940 ∼ 2020

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Wallace BeDair, 80, of Groves, Texas passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

Wallace was born August 31, 1940 in Port Arthur, Texas to Auldon BeDair and Isabelle Clark BeDair.

He was a lifelong area resident and a member of Bridge City United Pentecostal Church. He proudly served his country in the US Army. Wallace was the owner and operator of BeDair Air Conditioning and Heating.

Wallace was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Robert Alston BeDair and Andrew Warner BeDair.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years Norma Jeane Raggio BeDair of Groves; daughter Amy Arlene Banken and husband Terry of Sugar Land; sons Wallace Paul BeDair and wife Jana of Houston, Philip John BeDair of Houston; sisters Sheryl Leatherwood and husband Wayne of Cypress, Nora Van Hess and husband Roy of Cypress; brother Don Edwin BeDair and wife Heidi of Buna; sister in laws Nancy BeDair of Lumberton, Diane BeDair of Arizona; grandchildren Adelyn Arlene Banken and Benjamin Terrell Banken. And a host of nieces and nephews.

A visitation for family and friends will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Bridge City United Pentecostal Church followed by funeral service at 2:00 p.m.

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Levingston Funeral Home November 2, 2021

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Anonymous January 12, 2021

I will always remember your funny stories and our enjoyable times singing our favorite gospel songs. You were a ray of sunshine. You will be missed greatly.

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My God be with the family of Nr Bedair... I remember waiting on him for several years at Gulf Credit Union... very kindhearted man....enjoyed getting to know him. May you be resting in peace with our Heavenly Father. ✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️

Anonymous January 4, 2021

Dear Norma and Family, I just heard of Wallace passing. I want to express my sadness in this news. Our prayers are with you. May GOD hold you in his loving arms.

Anonymous December 22, 2020

To the family of Wallace, he was one of a kind! I loved his infectious laugh and his intense love for the Lord! He was inspiring to us as young Christians and helped us see our path more clearly!

Material_Candle_Blue_Thumbnail December 21, 2020

Our sincere condolences to you Norma, Paul, Philip and Amy, Adelyn and Benjamin. We also have fond memories of laughter, singing and praying with all of you in Wallace and Norma's home. We know you will miss his voice around the piano, and his consistent jokes and hearty laughter. Until we meet again, rest in peace Wallace. You will be missed. Kirk and Lori Rice

Anonymous December 20, 2020

Wallace BeDair

Anonymous December 20, 2020

With deepest sympathy to Norma and family. Wallace was a gentle soul. Know he will be greatly missed. We considered him a great friend. Love and prayers. Charles. Lynda. Bruns.

Anonymous December 19, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Always loved to hear him sing. Had a lot of wonderful times at your home singing old gospel songs. He will be missed.

Anonymous December 18, 2020

So sorry for your loss. We ate many wonderful meals at the Bedair house. He loved entertaining friends. He will certainly be missed. Praying for you Norma.

Anonymous December 18, 2020

I have years of memories involving Uncle Wallace and Aunt Norma, Paul, Phillip, and Amy. Uncle Wallace came across as harsh at times, but it was obvious that he really loved his family and all of us cousins. My greatest memories are when we would get together as families and would end the night with prayer and singing. My Aunt Norma or Phillip would play the piano and Uncle Wallace would lead us all in songs, followed by reaching the little scripture verses on the cards he would pass around, including to us kids. I'll never forget the prayer meetings we would have in those get togethers, with strong prayer meetings where God would come down and bless all of us. Those times really strengthened me spiritually and I can say that those times helped to bring me to where I am today. In fact, I can remember my Uncle Andy in those meetings and today I can even hear his fervent and intercessory prayers like they were yesterday. Thank you, Uncle Wallace, for your impact in my life, and I know I'll be able to hug you again!