Dude Wallace

Funeral services for Kenneth "Dude" Wallace, 83, of Belton will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Harper-Talasek Funeral Home Chapel in Belton. Burial will follow at North Belton Cemetery. Mike Randolph will be officiating.
He passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 at a local nursing facility.
He was born in Holland on May 7, 1932 to Windy and Pearl (Hooks) Wallace. He attended school in Holland and Belton. Dude worked as a truck driver for Griggs Equipment and American Desk. He also worked for C.B. Hodge Cattle Company, Dennis Bolding and Belton Farmers Co-Op. During his retirement he was a self -employed cattleman, working and hauling cattle. He married Pat Mellon on June 6, 1952.
Dude was a one of a kind and one of the most friendly folks you could hope to meet. He had a honest handshake and would look you in the eye and take you at your word. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Dude especially loved hunting trips to West Texas, checking on the cattle and hanging out at the Cantina with his friends. He was a hard worker and a devoted family man. He was married to the love of his life, Pat, for nearly 64 years and has left an everlasting legacy through his children and grandchildren. He never met a stranger and will be missed by all who loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Larry Wallace.
Survivors include his wife, Pat Wallace; a son, Johnny Ray Wallace and wife Deb of Lampasas; a daughter, Susie Dunn and husband Doc of Evant; a brother, Arthur Wallace of Belton; 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive visitors from 6-8 pm on Friday, April 29, 2016 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame, PO BOX 9128, Austin, Texas 78766 or Ralph Wilson Youth Club, 1400 E. Ave B., Temple, Texas 76501.

Visitation

HarperTalasek Funeral Home Chapel
503 N. Main St.
Belton, TX  76513
Friday, April 29, 2016
6-8 pm

Service

HarperTalasek Funeral Chapel
503 N. Main St.
Belton, TX  76513
Saturday, April 30, 2016
2:00 pm

Cemetery

North Belton Cemetery
1500 North Main Street
Belton, TX  76513

Memorial Contributions

Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame
PO BOX 9128
Austin, TX  78766

Ralph WIlson Youth CLub
PO Box 1346
Temple, TX  76503