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Rufus Wallace Obituary
Jan 2, 1929 - Dec 13, 2025
Rufus Leon Wallace Sr., age 96, of Waco, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, December 19th, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home with Pastor Dustin Woolam officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Waco Memorial Park. There will be a visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 18th, at the funeral home.
Rufus was born January 2, 1929, to Cady Frank and Edna Lee (Blankenship) Wallace in Mart, Texas. Rufus went to school in Mart, Texas and enlisted in the Navy at age 17. He then reenlisted in the Airforce at 19 and served during WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. He was in the military for almost 23 years. After retirement he attended business college and worked for the U.S. Postal Service until he completely retired. He was a member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Robinson.
He married the love of his life, Geraldine E Ross, on September 1, 1960. She was by his side and traveled everywhere the military took them. After retirement He enjoyed horseback riding, riding in trail rides, and extensive camping trips. They enjoyed spending time with their family and grandchildren camping and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 43 years; son, Johnny Wallace; daughter, Sharon Dickey; two brothers and five sisters.
Rufus is survived by his children, a son, Rufus Leon Wallace Jr., and wife Brooke of Robinson Texas; a daughter, Sharon Wimberly of Coppel Texas; along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, you can Donate to the Children's Ministry at One Way Community Church or Mission Work at One Way Community Church, 828 Moonlight Dr., Rear, Robinson TX 76706.
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Brenda Turnbough
December 30, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. R.L. was my Aunt Lillie Plunkett's brother. I talked to him from to time up until a few years ago. He was always so nice & friendly. May he rest in piece.
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Perri Johnson
December 19, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Wallace has been a great neighbor to our parent Billy and Joyce Smith and now Tim since his is still living next door.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do for your family in the days to come. Sincerely, Perri Johnson and Tim Smith
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