Clint Wallace, 86, of Honey Island went home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Billie Faye Wallace, January 7, 2009 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Clint was born in Batson, Texas on November 3, 1922 to Harvey and Evelyn (Fregia) Wallace. A lifelong resident of Hardin County, he was a retired logger and member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Honey Island. He proudly served his country in the United States Army in World War II during the Pacific Campaign.
He is survived by his children, JoAnn Butler of Dallardsville, Texas, Linda Faye Williamson of Batson, Evelyn Morton and her husband Bill of Jacksonville, Texas, and Michael Wallace and his wife Robbie of Honey Island; ten grandchildren; and eighteen great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 12, 2009 at Broussard’s, 530 W. Monroe, Kountze with Reverend Mel Rowell officiating. Burial will follow at Sutton Cemetery in Honey Island. A gathering of family and friends will be Sunday, January 11, 2009 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made in Clint’s memory to Emmanuel Baptist Church Building Fund, 9066 FM 1293, Kountze, Texas 77625.
