Wallace (“Ace”) was born on May 6, 1938, to parents James and Bessie Atkinson. Wallace was the youngest of six siblings. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Bessie and his brothers, J.T. and Irven, and his sisters, JoDean Wims, Eleanor Craig, and Marie Martindale.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa Kay Atkinson of Cypress, Tx.; his daughter Kimberly Kay Meyer and husband Steve Allen Meyer and three grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren: Ashley Carole Akins and husband Richard Brent and their children Tenley Kaye, Ace Mcrae, and Arey Meyer Hunter Allen Meyer and wife Erica Gail and their children Brooks Allen, and Jackson James Sarah Paige Carter and husband Travis Clayton Carter and cherished nieces and nephews along with a host of friends.
Wallace was a proud Reagan Bulldog, top insurance salesman for National Life & Accident Insurance in his early career and became owner/barber of Hair House Houston in Northwest Houston for over 35 years. Retiring in 2000 to country life in Washington County until his move into Cypress in 2018.
A longtime member of First Baptist Brenham Church, Brenham, Texas.
Wallace loved Jesus, life, and his family. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to many. He was loved deeply. He will live in our hearts forever.
Pallbearers: Steve Meyer, Hunter Meyer, Brent Akins, Travis Carter, Billy Stephens, Charlie Cash and Johnnie Johnson
Services: June 6, 2024, and we welcome everyone
11am Celebration of Life: First Baptist Church, 2715 South Market Street, Brenham, Texas, 77883
3pm Interment: Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home, 13102 North Freeway, Houston, Texas, 77060
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