Rev. Jerrol L. Wallace was born in Nacogdoches, Texas to Morris and Nora Wallace. Much to his dismay he was born on Christmas day, Dec. 25,1943. He never enjoyed having to share his birthday with Santa.
He married the love of his life, Glenda Jean Burch, on Dec. 27, 1963. After nearly 60 years of marriage, he passed away at his home, with the love of his life beside him, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023, at the age of 79.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years and 9 months, Glenda Wallace; daughters, Rilea Wallace and Tamara Mahaney and husband, Rev. Michael; grandchildren, Lathan Treadway, Brea Treadway, Hunter Mahaney and wife, Jessa, Kyler Mahaney, Mykal Blakeney and husband, Zachery, and Madison Wallace; great-grandchildren, Lathan Treadway, Jr., Gunnarr Treadway, Charlie Mahaney, Magnolia Mahaney, and Wallace Mahaney; brother, Wayne Wallace and wife, Janice; and sister, Renee Young and husband, Billy.
He was preceded in death by his son, Derrick Wallace and his wife, Jessica Wallace; granddaughter, Ashlyn Treadway; and parents, Morris and Nora Wallace.
The family received friends from 5-8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 11, at Moss Hill United Pentecostal Church. Funeral service were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 12, at Moss Hill United Pentecostal Church. Interment followed at Moss Hill Community Cemetery.
Arrangements were handled by Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 1810 W. Fourth St., DeQuincy.
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