Mr. Audie Hays Wallace

November 5, 1930 - November 1, 2018

A celebration of the life of Audie Hays Wallace, 87, of Henderson, will be held at 3PM on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Crawford - A. Crim with Rev. Ronnie Ham officiating. The family will receive friends from 2PM until service time at the funeral home. An interment will follow at Strong Cemetery under the direction of Crawford - A. Crim Funeral Home. Mr. Wallace went to be with his Heavenly Father on November 1, 2018 at Henderson Health and Rehab, with his family by his side. He was born on November 5, 1930, in Rusk County to the late Jessie and Nellie Wallace. He was a lifelong resident of Henderson, and graduated from Henderson High School, later joining the United States Army. He proudly served his country during the Korean War. Audie retired from Texas Utilities, and after his retirement, he enjoyed every moment with the love of his life by his side. Mr. Wallace was an active member of Trinity Baptist Church. He was a kind soul, a man of few words, a devoted husband, and a loving father and grandfather. Preceding him in death were his parents, Jessie and Nellie Wallace; and brothers, J.T., Jessie Elmer (Buster), and Amos Troy Wallace. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Anna (Ann) Wallace; son, Richard Wallace and wife Glenda of Henderson; daughter, Debora Holts and husband Robert of Henderson; sister, Mozelle Hutchings of Henderson; grandsons, Ryan Wallace and wife Laura of Euless, Chase Holts and fiancé Ashley Orr of Henderson; great-granddaughters, Piper and Maxley; our very special family at Henderson Health and Rehab; as well as a host of other relatives and loved ones. Pallbearers will be Bobby Pool, Chance Courtney, Chase Holts, Robert Holts, Luke Martinez, and Ross Neill. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Strong Cemetery, 2000 E. Main St., Henderson, Texas 75652. Condolences may be made to the family at www.crawfordacrim.com