of Batesville, AR
April 21, 1921 - September 28, 2013
Ralph Wallis, 92, of Batesville died Saturday, September 28, 2013 at White River Medical Center.
He was born on April 21, 1921 in Birdell, Arkansas to Thaddeus and Allie Mamie (Hufstedler) Wallis.
He is survived by his sons: Clarence Wallis and his wife, Lindsay of Wichita, KS, Jim Wallis and his wife, Pam of Maumelle, AR, Frank Wallis and his wife, Janet of Mountain Home, AR and Bob Wallis and his wife, Susy of Conway; and one daughter, Joy Rozell of Flower Mound, TX; twelve grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary (Isom) Wallis and five brothers.
Pallbearers will be John 3:16 Ministries. Honorary pallbearers are T. W. Cooper, Conway Lawrence, Ricky Sharp, Josh Dement, Bill Wheeler, David Gipson, and all current and past elders of North Heights and Charlotte Churches of Christ.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the North Heights Church of Christ with Chuck Crow officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday also at North Heights Church of Christ.
Memorials may be made to Children's Homes, Inc., 5515 Old Walcott Rd., Paragould, AR 72450; Families First Foundation, PO box 1081, Marion, AR 72364; and John 3:16 Ministries Memorial Fund, 75 Holmes Rd., Charlotte, AR 72522.
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Gail Weiss
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Ralph Wallis was a wonderful man and loved by many. I am Bob Hufstedlers daughter. I believe Bob Wallis was named for my dad. I loved Ralph. He always told great stories of when he and my dad and uncles were boys growing up. He will be greatly missed.
Barbara (Ballard) Cooper
Saturday, October 5, 2013
What a wonderful man...I remember him so fondly from all the mission trips to Arizona when Roger and I were a young couple at North Heights. He touched so many lives and loved everyone. A lot of ministers visit hospitals as part of their service, but brother Wallis visited because he loved and truly cared about everyone. Heaven is truly rejoicing now and I imagine he has all the angels laughing by now with his great sense of humor.
Paul Smith
Friday, October 4, 2013
When my mom passed away in 2004 I wasn't sure who I should call to speak at her memorial service. I knew that Mr. Wallis knew my mom and her family several years before, but wasn't sure he'd remember her. Not only did he remember her he stayed on the phone with me for close to an hour telling me stories about her and our family from back in the day. He graciously accepted my request to speak at her memorial. I'll never forget the selfless generosity this great man showed me and my family in our time of sorrow. What a great man.
Robin Hedstrom
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Mr. Wallis was always so kind to me as one of Joy's friends in school. He was sweet, funny and a wonderful example of a Christian man. It was my honor and privilege to have known him. My thoughts and prayers to you Joy, and to your brothers.
Jerry & Connie Townsley
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Ralph Wallis loved a lot of people AND a lot of people loved Ralph Wallis.Brother Wallis married Jerry and me over 40 years ago. We just loved him. A couple of years ago Ralph stopped in the Bald Knob Travel Center. Jerry and I were there. Ralph came up and gave me a big kiss on the cheek. Then he turned to Jerry and with a twinkle in his eye asked, " Now what are you going to do about that?" Jerry smiled and said, "*I guess I won't do anything" Ralph Wallis has had a big impact on so many. He will always be remembered in our hearts.
Mary Snapp Matthews and family
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
SO many have benefited from your dad's work for the Lord and for this we will always be so grateful.
You could just look and see the TRUE LOVE he had for others, ALL others and what a true shining example he has left with all of us...Our entire area has lost such a fine friend.
Please know you will be in our prayers and thoughts in the days ahead. We will never ever forget him, and hope to meet him again some day with gladness in our hearts.
Jan Wilson
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Clarence, my thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.
Jan
johnny bridgman
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
I remember when Ralph and his wonderful family came to Batesville and he was hired by the Boswell Street Church of Christ at that time. I went to school with all of his sons and have very fond memories of being around them and their family. A great loss for the brotherhood but a wonderful gain for heaven.
Respectfully,
Johnny Bridgman
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Janie Starnes
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Prayers to all.
Theresa Morris
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Frank, Clarence and Family,
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I remember the night he was hit by a car in front of the funeral home several years ago, as I was also attending a visitation. I ran to my car to get a small quilt to cover him while waiting on the ambulance to arrive and prayed for his recovery. His work was just not finished at that time......May God Bless You All.
Aline McCracken
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
My most special memory of Ralph was hearing him pray at the dedication of the Ronata Newberry Woodbridge Memorial at Southside Schoo/. He was a great man who loved erery one of God's children. Thank you got drring him with the world..
Nana and Bill Whittington
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Like a father to us for 34 years! No one else like him! Loved and accepted everyone he met. Truly a man oafter God's own heart. Will be greatly missed. Until we meet again sweet friend!
Larry Allgood
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
I was sadden to hear of Bro Ralph's passing. Growing up in Batesville, it was an honor to have known this great man of God. Though anyone that knew Bro Ralph knows that he is with the Lord, it is still a time of sorrow for the family and friends. May God grant peace to Clarence, Jim, Frank, Bob Wallis, Joy Rozell and their families during this time.
pamela stanley tyson
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
My family lived on Ball St across from Bro and Mrs Wallis, I always appreciated their kindness, next to my own dad,I always thought Bro Wallis was one of the finest christian men. My thought and prayers are with your family
Pam Stanley Tyson
clifford wright
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
So sorry for your loss Ralph was one I looked up to at Charlotte. Cliff
Fran Snyder
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Frank & Janet:
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Frna
Paula Roddy
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
so sorry for your loss-our deepest sympathy to all the family
Sincere condolences
Paula Roddy
the Paul&Mildred Cooper family from Melbourne
Roxanne Davis
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Ralph was a great man who will be greatly missed. He brought so much joy to all those he met. I will miss him dearly. Ralph, I love you always.
Danny and Cheryl Franks
Monday, September 30, 2013
A great man who will be missed. A true man of
God.
Carol Morgan Wilson
Monday, September 30, 2013
When there was a school at North Heights, I saw the children one day as Ralph came into the school. He knelt down and they surrounded him, as his arms opened wide to hug them. I thought this is what it must of been like when Jesus was surrounded by little children. My family has blessed to know him and love him. We will miss him. But he is in Gods presents and has received his reward. Sorry for your loss and may God comfort your broken hearts. James and Carol Wilson.
Regina Bryant
Monday, September 30, 2013
I am sorry for your loss, but I know it's Heaven's gain! What joy to know you will all see him again! I am keeping you all in my prayers. God bless!
Anthony Vittoria
Monday, September 30, 2013
He served my family by preaching two services for us. We appreciated him so much. Blessings on his memory.
Richard & Rosann Weitkamp
Monday, September 30, 2013
We were all so blessed just having know this wonderful Christian man who was a good example to all. Now, he is blessed with his wonderful reward of heaven. Prayers for all of you, his family.
Jim and Carolyn ( richey ) Penn
Monday, September 30, 2013
Ralph was a great spiritual worker for the Lord. My parents met him and Mary in the early 50's in Rockford, worshiped where he was preaching and became lifetime friends. He officiated at my dad, Ezra's funeral 22 years ago. He loved the Lord and was involved in so many good works. We love you and will miss you so much. Much Sympathy and prayers to the family
Jim, & Carolyn Penn
Wendolyn Hutson
Candress Harris
linda henry
Monday, September 30, 2013
Brother Wallis meant so much to me.He taught me how to love Jesus.He talked with my mom and i so many times about problems my daddy had.Without him i dont know what we would have done.My life was touched by this wonderful man and Mary.The whole community morns while Heaven rejoyces.RIP Brother Wallis.I Love you.
w.w. Trent
Monday, September 30, 2013
Another gone home, may God comfort in your loss.
Nick & Katrina Fudge
Monday, September 30, 2013
It was an honor to know this wonderful man of God. Ralph is now happy to be with his Mary in Heaven. What a reunion! I know the loss is difficult, but we will see them again, "When We All Get to Heaven". What a day of rejoicing that will be.
Beth Ann Storey
Monday, September 30, 2013
Family, Bro. Ralph was a awesome man. I am very honored to have known him. He was a great inspiration to me and my family. Praying for Gods comfort in the days and weeks ahead.
Joline Riley Burrow
Monday, September 30, 2013
In our thoughts and prayers The Olen Burrow family
Jan Burrow Qualls
Monday, September 30, 2013
In my thoughts and prayers
Dustin & Jesica Bishop
Monday, September 30, 2013
Words can not describe the feeling. Mr. Wallis was a true gift from God and there will be no other person like him. We are very blesed to have known him and he will be missed.. Thoughts & Prayers..
gerald coleman
Monday, September 30, 2013
What a soldier for the LORD!!! Also a fighter for us (Christians) against satan and his legions. Stood fast and true to the teachings and principals of CHRIST. His sermons were like his life, too short. What an honor to have had Brother Ralph and Sister Mary in my life. Much love extended to all the family, also to the bodies of Christ with whom he worked over the years and all his many friends!
Shirley Jones Grimes
Monday, September 30, 2013
One of my favorite people...Heard him preach lots of good sermons...Loved him lots but hadn`t seen him in a very long time...
Judy Gunter Altom
Monday, September 30, 2013
Dear family,
What a legacy your dad has left this earth with. He was always kind and friendly. I guess most everyone knew him or knew of him. This town will sure seem smaller since he has moved on. My thoughts and prayers are with you. We will all unite one of these days and be forever happy.
Bill & Carolyn Wheeler
Monday, September 30, 2013
Ralph was a "preacher's preacher." Can't think of anyone who encouraged us more. May have been the sweetest spirit we have ever known. Our prayers remain with the family.
Ruth Busby
Monday, September 30, 2013
Brother Wallis was such a wonderful Christian example to everyone who knew and loved him. He will be missed. He spoke at both my parent's funeral and we will forever remember his kind and thoughtful words in their memory.
He's resting in the Lord's arms now. He dedicated himself to the Lord's work all his life and now has his heavenly reward! God bless your family during this time.
Ruth (Marshell) Busby
TED & BARBARA KNIGHT
Monday, September 30, 2013
Another great soldier of the cross ascended to his rest. He was a fine man and loved by many deservedly. May God bless his family.
Amy Lewis
Monday, September 30, 2013
Prayers and love to all of you!
Words cannot express my gratitude for having his friendship and love in my life!
George & Janette Gillihan
Monday, September 30, 2013
Prayers are with the Family have lots of memories through the years we have known him he will be missed