Marion Winnefred Wallis, also know to many as "Wimpy" or "Red", died Sept. 8, 2016 at his home in Dewar at the age of 85. He was born Nov. 21, 1930 and worked at PPG Industries in Henryetta for many years until it's closing in 1974 and retired from Ford Glass Company after 10 years of service.
He served in the United States National Guard and was a member of the Apostolic House of Prayer.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Frieda Wallis, also by his first wife, Darlene Marie (Reid) Wallis, two sisters, Betty Jo Bishop and Loretta Dodson and one brother Carlton Wayne Wallis.
Survivors include his wife Penny of the home; son, Johnny Wayne Wallis of Dewar; daughter, Charyl (Wallis) Cummings and husband Jimmy of Dewar; step-daughter, Penny Lou Kellogg of Checotah; grandchildren: Jason Been, David Burchfield, II of Morris, also by Jaden, Diamond, and Avery; six great-grandchildren; sister, Francis Daniels of Norman; also by a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be, Jason Been, David Burchfield, Bobby Johnson, Billy Croteau, Jeff Quinton, and Ron Quinton. Honorary pallbearers will be, Ricky Johnson, Tommy Croteau, Stan Quinton, Mike Dodson, Steven Croteau, Michael Croteau, Kathy Quinton, Tammy Barton and Allen Wallis.
Viewing will be Sunday from noon until 8 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. until noon.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Monday, September 12, 2016 at the Apostolic House of Prayer in Henryetta with Rev. Scott Randall, Rev. Chester Cantrell and Sister Judy Wainwright officiating. Interment will follow in Westlawn Cemetery under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.