Jim Wallace

James "Jim" Wallace age 79, of Lexington passed away Friday, December 20, 2019 at his home. James Allen Wallace was born on December 25, 1939 in Purcell, Oklahoma. He was the 2nd child of seven children born to Kenneth George Wallace and Jettie (Dumas) Wallace. Jim grew up in Purcell and attended Purcell schools. At the age of 17, he enlisted into the United States Air Force and proudly served his country during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Jim raised four children, Clarissa, Kelly, Nathan and Shirley. He was stationed in various countries and lived in many different states during his 20 years in the service. After he was honorably discharged he returned home to Purcell in 1977 and started to work at Joseph Harp Correctional Center in Lexington. He worked 10 years a Joseph Harp and later worked several years at the Army Aviation Support Center east of Lexington before retiring in 1990. While working at Joseph Harp, Jim met and later married Pam Newton. In 1983 they moved east of Lexington where they have enjoyed country living for the past 36 years. Jim was an avid outdoorsman. Throughout his life, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed auto racing pure stocks for many years. Jim loved being outdoors, working in the yard and mowing. He was a master tinkerer and could fix about anything. He was preceded in death by: Parents, Kenneth and Jettie Wallace, Daughter, Kelly Donnell, Sisters, Marsha Shaw and Shelia Wallace, Brother, Timothy Wallace. He is survived by: Wife, Pam Wallace of the home, Son, Nathan Wallace and wife Donna of Goldsby, Two daughters, Clarissa Robison of Norman, Shirley Chesser of Lexington, Two brothers, Joe Wallace and wife Angie of Purcell, Mark Wallace and wife Gaylen of Purcell. One sister, Kateri Longacre of Blanchard. Six grandchildren, Rachele Jensen and husband Tommy of Moore, Kara Robison of Weatherford, Kelci Houck and husband Blake of Goldsby, Jacob Wallace of Washington, Raven Chesser of Lexington, Skylar Chesser of Lexington, Two great grandchildren, Easton and Dakota Houck. Also many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel in Purcell. Interment will be in the Veterans Section at Hillside Cemetery in Purcell.

Jim Wallace

December 25, 1939 - December 20, 2019