Wallace Fountain

Wallace Fountain obituary

Wallace Fountain

Wallace Fountain Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Owens-Thomas Funeral Home - Ville Platte on Oct. 28, 2025.

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Ville Platte- Funeral services for Wallace Fountain, 75, will be held on Saturday November 8, 2025 at 10:30 A.M. with wake service beginning at 9:00 A.M. at Disciples Baptist Church Baptist Church in Ville Platte, LA. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pastor Lawrence Dick will officiate the service.

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, the angels of the Lord welcomed Wallace Fountain into his eternal home.

Cherishing his memory are his two daughters: Shelia Gaines of Woodville, MS. and Pauline Edwards of Ville Platte, LA; two sons: James Rees of Centerville, MS; and Willie Griffin of Ville Platte, LA.; four sisters: Kisize Burrell of Baker, LA, Mary Fountain Andrew of Woodville, MS, Myrtis F Gaines of Centerville, MS and Natasha Parker of Katy, TX; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild and other relatives and friends

Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

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