Jesse Wilbert Wallace Sr.

Jesse W. Wallace Sr. was born July 3rd 1940 in Atlas Texas to the late Allen Wallace and the late Addie Lee Thomas. He met a beautiful lady Charlene Joy Jeffery of Paris Texas, and they were married May 19th 1961. Six children resulted from their union. Jesse Sr. was a solid provider for his family, and served as bread winner, and sometimes homemaker, while Charlene was working. At times items on the menu were a little gamey, but still delicious to some of the kids. Jesse Sr. spent 45 years at Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber he would tell his family and others "He wouldn't want to change his job for anything- and he felt that way for 40+ years. Even though he had opportunities to do other things. His job was a real joy to him." He felt the job he loved helped him to fulfill his commitment to his wife and his family. Jesse Sr. retired after 45 years at one employer. He was a very good baseball player (pitcher) and avid hunter and fisherman. His preferred fish to eat were Catfish and Buffalo. He wasn't perfect but exemplified what and how a family man, provider, teacher and role model should perform their role daily. Jesse W. Wallace Sr., leaves to cherish his memories: Wife- Charlene Wallace of Paris, Tx. - 65+ year marriage Sons: Jesse W. Wallace Jr. (Betty) of Paris, Tx., Daniel Wallace (Michelle) of Broken Arrow, Ok. and Gary Wallace of Dallas, Tx. Daughters: Sylvia Wallace-Williams of Hugo, Ok. , Melanie Wallace-Latimore of San Antonio, Tx. and Rashonda Wallace-Shoals of Tulsa, Ok. Jesse leaves 15 grandchildren: Nicole Wallace, Jesse Wallace III (Paige), Kendrick Wallace, Aaron Wallace (Gabriella), Paige Wallace- Jackson, Jared Wallace (Rebecca), Mikayla Wallace, Jimmy Wallace, Ashley Wallace, Rian Alexander, Jordan Alexander, Emmanuel Wallace, Andrea Wallace, Jade Shoals- Antonio and Latoya Thomas along with 15 Great- Grandchildren and one Greatx2 Grandchild and a host nieces, nephews and friends.