Buddy Lee Wallis

Buddy Lee Wallis, 92, of Pocola, OK passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 in Pocola.  Buddy was born  November 20, 1926 in Liberty Hill, OK to Erlbey &Mary Ella (Duboise) Wallis.  Buddy held several jobs before becoming owner of Wallis Auto Electric until he retired.  He always liked to joke and have a great time.  Buddy never met a stranger.  He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Dusty Wallis; great grandson, Skylar Wallis; and sister, Magdeline Lovett.

          Survivors include his wife of 51 years, LaFaye (Richison) ; children, Johnny, Donny, Dennis & wife Brenda, Robin & wife Ruth & Tena Wallis; 17 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; 21 great great grandchildren; several nieces,  nephews, his two mules, Ike & Mike; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

          Services will be 1 pm, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola, OK.  Interment will follow at Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron.  Pallbearers will be Rodney, Richard, Greg, Bear, & Buddy Ray Wallis,  Bryan Larson.  Honorary pallbearer will be Dakota Francis.  Thank you for the wonderful care from:  Heart of Hospice, Advantage Hospice, Darlene & the rest of the staff at Pocola Nursing & Rehab Center.

          The family will be at the funeral home in Pocola on Monday from 6-8 pm to visit with family and friends.

          In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. 2408 S 51^st Ct. Ste F, Ft Smith, AR  72903