Jerry Glenn Wallace

Jerry Glenn Wallace passed away on January 23, 2026. Born near Orr, Oklahoma on January 21, 1937, to Daily Frank and Beaulah (Black) Wallace, Jerry was the seventh of eleven children. His mother and the seven youngest children relocated to Addington in 1950, from which Jerry graduated High School in 1956. In September 1956, Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Army and spent much of his enlistment in South Korea until being discharged into the Reserves in June 1958. He attended college and worked locally until January 1961 when he was recalled to active duty and was assigned in France until a second discharge (Sergeant - E5) in January 1964. Jerry continued to further his education while also working as a local Law Enforcement Officer. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Central Oklahoma and would later earn a Master's Degree from Sam Houston State. He then worked for the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (later DEA), assigned in Texas and worked closely with state and local law enforcement. He took pride in being made an "Honorary Texas Ranger". His Bureau of Narcotics experience led to a three year assignment in Beirut, Lebanon, working on international drug relations. Returning to the States, he had a career change working for Southwestern Bell Security in San Antonio. This position led to an AT&T job in Logistics and Security in Tehran, Iran. Present during the Revolution of 1979, he was waiting for air evacuation when it was realized several of his fellow employees were not at the airport. Risking his own safety, he drove through the riots to the residence and escorted them to the airport for one of the last evacuation flights. After returning to the States, Jerry ultimately relocated back to Oklahoma, residing in Waurika. He pursued several vocations; auto salvage yard, the Truck Stop, raising paint horses and mules (Jerry's Jackasses) heavy equipment dirt work, and rental properties.

Some of his most treasured memories are his years of service as a member of the Oklahoma Disaster Relief Team, which he was honored for his 25 years of Service in November 2025.

In 1981 he married Virginia Pollan and with her he gained to young girls that needed a Dad and from the first day he came walking into the front door with a little black dog on his shoulder, the word "step" did not exist. He is survived by his wife Virginia; children Kimberly Berry of Oklahoma City, Lisa England and husband David of Waurika, Stacy Day and husband Scott of Stillwater, Suzanne Wallace of Oklahoma City, grandchildren Dusty Bugos and his 3 children Jaidyn, Brooklyn & Emry from Oklahoma City, Jerren Ford of Oklahoma City, Billy Ford and his children Early & Orson of Oklahoma City, Sydney Gilmore of Stillwater, Robert Gilmore and wife Abbie and 3 children of Comanche, Cassidy Teegarden and husband Benny and 2 children of Stillwater, Taylor Day and wife Sophie and child of Puerto Rico, Adam Wallace and wife Haleigh of Waurika Kimbra Smith of Oklahoma City and Bonus Grandkids Shelby and her husband William Phillips and their child Harper from Waurika, Davida and her husband Bobby and 2 children Bodee and Waylon of Waurika, JD and his wife Audrey from Waurika, brother Geary Wallace. He is preceded in death by his Parents, five sisters, four brothers, daughter Teresa, and Son in law Lee Gilmore.

Funeral service for Jerry Wallace will be Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1PM at Addington Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to the Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief Team or Addington Baptist Church
PO Box 7, Addington, Oklahoma 73520

www.okdisasterhelp.org
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief
300 Johnny Bench Drive
Suite 300
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104