Earnest Dale Wallace
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Earnest Wallace Obituary
Earnest Dale Wallace, 69, of Cleveland, TN passed away at his residence Monday, December 8, 2025.
He was born March 30, 1956, to Vester and Shirley Wallace of Tellico Plains, TN. After graduating high school, Dale went on to own/operate his own trucking business, which took him on many cross country trips. In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by his infant daughter, April Wallace.
Survivors include his wife, Lesa; daughters, Patricia (Wes) Carmley, Julie (Richard) Gray, Lindsey (Coty) Hamilton; grandsons Gunar and Gage Gray, Raiden and Leo Hamilton. Sisters Louise (Doyle) Love, Lisa (Jim) White; brothers Clifford (Loretta) Wallace, Jamie (Cathy) Wallace; nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
Services will be held Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 3:00 pm EST Companion Funeral Home Ridge Chapel. with Brother Jim Hixon officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity or the funeral home to assist with expenses. Online condolences may be shared at www.companionfunerals/cleveland-tn
The Companion Funeral Home team are honor to serve the Wallace family.
2412 Georgetown Rd NW P.O. Box 5057, Cleveland, TN 37311
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