Orlyn Glenn 'Bo' Wallace, age 79, of Bidwell, died Monday morning December 24, 2012 at his son's home in Gallipolis. Born September 4, 1933 in Gallia County. He was the son of the late Chauncey 'Dick' and Irene Lewis Wallace. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by, 1 son, Robert Glenn Wallace, 4 brothers, Ivan, Darrell, Warren, and Bill Wallace and by 3 sisters, Susie Swisher, Vivian Cook, and an infant sister.
Orlyn was a retired construction laborer. A member of the Laborers International Union of North American Local # 83. He loved to fish and hunt, especially coon hunt, and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a United States Army Veteran., serving in the 1st. Armored Division Signal Corp. from 1953 to 1955.
He is survived by a daughter, Brenda (Jack) McPeek of Gallipolis, a son, Mike (Tammy) Wallace of Gallipolis, 5 grandchildren, Steven (Amber) Unroe, Mitchell (Misty) Unroe, Samantha , Maggie, and Abby Wallace. 7 great grandchildren, Aubrey, Autumn, Eli, Kierstyn, and Kaleigh Unroe, Ally and Trey Denny. 2 step grandchildren, Richard McPeek, and Jamie Smith. 2 step great grandchildren, Archer McPeek, and Brent Mead. 1 brother, Robert Wallace of East Wanachi, WA. 5 special nieces, Sissy (Greg) Smith, Darla (John) Stark , Patty (Jim) Galloway, Helen McAfee, and Cindy Stroop. A special nephew, Wally (Margo) Swisher. Also surviving are several other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM. Saturday December 29, 2012 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral home with Rev. Alfred Holley officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from Noon until the time of service. Military Funeral Honors will be presented at the cemetery by the Gallia County Veterans Funeral Detail.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to either Holzer Hospice 100 Jackson Pike Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 or to the American Cancer Society, PO. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK. 73123
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