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Fred Wallis '63 April 13, 2018 4:26 PM updated: April 13, 2018 4:31 PM
Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home obituary
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX 79762
432-362-2331
fax 432-366-0886
Frederick L. "Fred" Wallis
May 22, 1938 - April 10, 2018
Frederick L. Wallis passed away on April 10, 2018 in Cuero, Texas.
Fred was born in the upper Texas Panhandle community of Phillips, TX on May 22, 1938 to Byron V and Addie Beatrice (Thomas)Wallis. He graduated from Borger High School in 1956, then Texas A&M in 1963 with a Bachelor of Architecture.
Fred was a licensed commercial pilot in single and multi-engine, land, and instrument rated. He was a practicing Architect until his retirement in 2004. After retirement, he pursued his lifelong dream of being a fine arts painter and sculptor.
He was the father of three children, two daughters Valerie Ann, Veronica Lee, and one son, Darren Frederick and three step-children, Carol Jane, Debra Ellan, and Michael Ray Brannan. His beloved wife of thirty years, Margie Jane (Thornton) preceded him in death on October 20, 2000.
Besides his wife, he is preceded in death by his Mother and Father, three brothers, Herman, Eugene and Ron Wallis, two grand-daughters, Tabitha Rives and Aubrie Beach, and two step-children, Carol and Michael.
Fred was a devout Christian, and had a real relationship with God Almighty and his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm, Friday, April 13, 2018 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Graveside Services will be at 4:00 pm, Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating.
In lieu of flowers, Fred ask that you please give to the Odessa and Midland SPCAs.
Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. To send family condolences please sign his guestbook at www.sunsetodessa.com.
Visitation
Sunset Memorial Funeral Home
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX 79762
Friday, April 13, 2018
6:00 pm
Map & Directions
Graveside Service
Sunset Memorial Gardens
6801 East Business 20
Odessa, TX 79762
Saturday, April 14, 2018
4:00 pm
Map & Directions
Cemetery
Sunset Memorial Gardens
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX 79762
Map & Directions
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX 79762
432-362-2331
fax 432-366-0886
Frederick L. "Fred" Wallis
May 22, 1938 - April 10, 2018
Frederick L. Wallis passed away on April 10, 2018 in Cuero, Texas.
Fred was born in the upper Texas Panhandle community of Phillips, TX on May 22, 1938 to Byron V and Addie Beatrice (Thomas)Wallis. He graduated from Borger High School in 1956, then Texas A&M in 1963 with a Bachelor of Architecture.
Fred was a licensed commercial pilot in single and multi-engine, land, and instrument rated. He was a practicing Architect until his retirement in 2004. After retirement, he pursued his lifelong dream of being a fine arts painter and sculptor.
He was the father of three children, two daughters Valerie Ann, Veronica Lee, and one son, Darren Frederick and three step-children, Carol Jane, Debra Ellan, and Michael Ray Brannan. His beloved wife of thirty years, Margie Jane (Thornton) preceded him in death on October 20, 2000.
Besides his wife, he is preceded in death by his Mother and Father, three brothers, Herman, Eugene and Ron Wallis, two grand-daughters, Tabitha Rives and Aubrie Beach, and two step-children, Carol and Michael.
Fred was a devout Christian, and had a real relationship with God Almighty and his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm, Friday, April 13, 2018 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Graveside Services will be at 4:00 pm, Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating.
In lieu of flowers, Fred ask that you please give to the Odessa and Midland SPCAs.
Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. To send family condolences please sign his guestbook at www.sunsetodessa.com.
Visitation
Sunset Memorial Funeral Home
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX 79762
Friday, April 13, 2018
6:00 pm
Map & Directions
Graveside Service
Sunset Memorial Gardens
6801 East Business 20
Odessa, TX 79762
Saturday, April 14, 2018
4:00 pm
Map & Directions
Cemetery
Sunset Memorial Gardens
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX 79762
Map & Directions
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