William Fredrick “Big Rick” Wallace, age 73, of Seguin, passed away on Sept. 22, 2016, after an accident at the family ranch. An open house was held on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Wallace Family Home. A memorial service was held on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Seguin with the Rev. Jeremy Roy officiating. A reception followed at the Wallace family home. Private interment will be held at a later date at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. Rick was born on May 3, 1943, in Uvalde to J. C. and Ethel (Graves) Wallace. His parents and two infant daughters preceded him in death. Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Linda Wallace; daughter, Traci Brodbeck and husband, Neal; son, Boyd Wallace and wife, Kim; granddaughters, Morgan Burden and husband, Nick, and Glenn Brodbeck; grandsons, Mickey, Carter and Racer Wallace; brother, Lee Graves Wallace and wife, Shelly; brother-in-law, Ron Boyd and wife Sylvia; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends, especially the David Lutz family. Rick, affectionately known as “Big Rick,” grew up in Houston, spending many summers in the Uvalde area with his aunts and uncles. He met the love of his life, Linda, at a dance in Garner State Park in 1961 – a park built by his father during the CCC Boys (Civilian Conservation Corps) era. Big Rick loved the outdoors and the Frio River; hunting with his family; his University of Texas Longhorns, and was most fond of working on his ranch while admiring his cows and horses. His grandchildren were the light of his life, always setting a Godly example for them as well as others to follow. Big Rick will be remembered for his prayers at family meals, always giving thanks for family, friends, those that had served or were currently serving our military, our local, state, and national leaders, and ending with a special request for 3 inches of rain. His strong belief of family values, generous heart, and affection for overalls will be missed. Honorary pallbearers were Gary Hammon, Bob Covington, Michael Stevens, Bob Siddons and David Lutz. Memorial contributions may be made to Citizens United for Lake Placid (CULP), 2625 Blumberg Park Road, Seguin, TX, 78155 or to the charity of one’s choice. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, TX, 78155, 830-549-5912.
THE PRECEDING IS A PAID OBITUARY.
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