Charles V. Wallis, 91, of Smithville passed away on March 6, 2024
He was born March 27, 1932, in Smithville to William Albert Wallis, Sr. and Emma Mae Mason Wallis.
Charles graduated from Strawberry High School in 1949 and was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during the Korean War. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene and was very active in the church. He was a Sunday School teacher, and a Sunday School Superintendent, and served on the Church Board. Charles worked at Riverside Graphics as the print production manager for 20 years. He was a man of his convictions who loved God’s creation, his family, working on his farm, and took pride in everything he did. He was a stern, resolute, and determined man, and was always candid and forthright in his thoughts. He never failed to put Jesus and his family first.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, whom he married June 26, 1971, Abigail Helm Wallis of the home; three sons, Timothy ”Toby” Wallis (Kara) of Wylie, Texas, Micah ”Josh” Wallis (Kari) of Ithaca, Michigan, Charles Vernon Wallis, Jr. (Kathy) of Rockford, Illinois; twenty grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Mary Leon; son, William Albert Wallis; grandson, Will Wallis, and two brothers, Woodrow K. Wallis, and W.A. Wallis.
Pallbearers are David Welch, Jared Chism, Jack Wallis, Kaiden Wallis, and Colin Wallis.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Monday, March 11, 2024, at the First Church of the Nazarene with Warren Foxworthy officiating. Burial will follow at Smithville Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until service time.
Memorials may be made in his name to the First Church of the Nazarene, 1611 Harrison St, Batesville, AR 72501.
