1961
Mark
2014
Mark Keith Wallace
April 20, 1961 — June 1, 2014
"All the ways of the Lord are loving and faithful toward those who keep the demands of his covenant." Psalm 25:10
Mark Keith Wallace longtime resident of Haskell, Texas passed away with his loving family at his side, Sunday evening, June 1, 2014, at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas. Mark was 53. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at First Baptist Church in Haskell with Mrs. Kristi Stewart officiating. Interment will take place immediately following the service at Willow Cemetery in Haskell under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes. Visitation is planned for Tuesday evening, June 3, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home located at 304 N. 2nd Street.
One of five, and the only boy, Mark was born April 20, 1961, in Haskell to Sandra (Larned) and J.W. Wallace. He grew up loving to ride and train horses. Mark married Tammie Polk in Sweetwater, Texas on November 6, 1982.
He continued on with his love of horses and always rode and trained and was passing the joy of horses down to his grandchildren. Mark was self-employed with Wally's Auto Touch Up and a founding member of God Loves You Ministries. He attended Cross Country Walk to Emmaus #174 and he upheld his piety by working several walks later.
Mark's passion was helping people and spreading God's word. In 2004, he founded God Loves You Ministries and his weekly sermon's touched the lives of many. His understanding and ability to share God's love was certainly a gift that Mark promoted faithfully. The perpetual smile on Mark's face is testimony to the conviction and devotion he had for his Lord Savior. He was always available for a generous hug and words of encouragement. He was a wonderful, loving man that will be missed by the entire community.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Sandra; sister, Janet Thane; nephew, Austin Coker; and granddaughter, Krislyn.
Mark leaves behind his beautiful and loving family to continue on with his legacy. His wife of 31 years, Tammie of Haskell; 4 daughters, Brooke Gentry and husband Ryan of Willis, Texas, Nikki Thompson and husband Tate, Whitney Pinkerton and husband Heath, and Hanna Shaver and husband Zach, all of Haskell; 8 grandchildren, Sydney, Alli, Preslea, Haegen, Harper, Karter, Kylan, and Dylan. Also surviving is his father, J.W. Wallace and wife Louetta of Haskell; 3 sisters, Vickie Coker of Haskell, Kelly Layman of Abilene, and Deanne Garrett of Paso Robles, CA; his paternal grandmother, Jewell Wallace, and maternal grandmother, Ruth Larned, both of Haskell; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Serving as pallbearers for Mark are Tate Thompson, Heath Pinkerton, Zach Shaver, Haegen Pinkerton, Zack Coker, Britt Sharrock, and Cody Polk.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to God Loves You Ministries, P.O. Box 604, Haskell, Texas 79521 or Hendrick Hospice, 1682 Hickory, Abilene, Texas, 79601.
Mark Keith Wallace longtime resident of Haskell, Texas passed away with his loving family at his side, Sunday evening, June 1, 2014, at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas. Mark was 53. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at First Baptist Church in Haskell with Mrs. Kristi Stewart officiating. Interment will take place immediately following the service at Willow Cemetery in Haskell under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes. Visitation is planned for Tuesday evening, June 3, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home located at 304 N. 2nd Street.
One of five, and the only boy, Mark was born April 20, 1961, in Haskell to Sandra (Larned) and J.W. Wallace. He grew up loving to ride and train horses. Mark married Tammie Polk in Sweetwater, Texas on November 6, 1982.
He continued on with his love of horses and always rode and trained and was passing the joy of horses down to his grandchildren. Mark was self-employed with Wally's Auto Touch Up and a founding member of God Loves You Ministries. He attended Cross Country Walk to Emmaus #174 and he upheld his piety by working several walks later.
Mark's passion was helping people and spreading God's word. In 2004, he founded God Loves You Ministries and his weekly sermon's touched the lives of many. His understanding and ability to share God's love was certainly a gift that Mark promoted faithfully. The perpetual smile on Mark's face is testimony to the conviction and devotion he had for his Lord Savior. He was always available for a generous hug and words of encouragement. He was a wonderful, loving man that will be missed by the entire community.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Sandra; sister, Janet Thane; nephew, Austin Coker; and granddaughter, Krislyn.
Mark leaves behind his beautiful and loving family to continue on with his legacy. His wife of 31 years, Tammie of Haskell; 4 daughters, Brooke Gentry and husband Ryan of Willis, Texas, Nikki Thompson and husband Tate, Whitney Pinkerton and husband Heath, and Hanna Shaver and husband Zach, all of Haskell; 8 grandchildren, Sydney, Alli, Preslea, Haegen, Harper, Karter, Kylan, and Dylan. Also surviving is his father, J.W. Wallace and wife Louetta of Haskell; 3 sisters, Vickie Coker of Haskell, Kelly Layman of Abilene, and Deanne Garrett of Paso Robles, CA; his paternal grandmother, Jewell Wallace, and maternal grandmother, Ruth Larned, both of Haskell; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Serving as pallbearers for Mark are Tate Thompson, Heath Pinkerton, Zach Shaver, Haegen Pinkerton, Zack Coker, Britt Sharrock, and Cody Polk.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to God Loves You Ministries, P.O. Box 604, Haskell, Texas 79521 or Hendrick Hospice, 1682 Hickory, Abilene, Texas, 79601.
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