Bud Wallace, age 79, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Born on May 11, 1946, in Lenox, TN, Bud was the beloved son of the late George and Ernestine "Teenie" Pate Wallace. A 1964 graduate of Dyersburg High School, Bud went on to have a successful career as a technician for BellSouth Telecommunications. He was a man of great faith, serving as a deacon and charter member at Three Oaks Baptist Church for 29 years. Bud proudly served his country during the Vietnam Era with the United States Air Force, a testament to his dedication and patriotism. He was a man loved by every person he met, known for his big love for his friends and family. Bud cherished his time duck hunting, fishing, and taking beach trips, and he especially loved riding around in his golf cart with his sweetheart. Bud's legacy is one of love and faith, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 29, 2025 in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Phipps and Bro. Tyler Childress officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

The family will receive visitors from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Dyersburg Funeral Home.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Judy Wallace of Dyersburg, TN; two daughters, Cindy Wallace of Dyersburg, TN and Ashley Wallace Bradley and husband, Justin, of Arlington, TN; a brother, George Larry Wallace of Dyersburg, TN; two sisters, Martha "Sis" Kirk of Aurora, KY and Ann Starnes of Lenox, TN; and five grandchildren, Parker Pruitt (Kelly), Kaycee Pruitt (Hunter), Addison Bradley, Avery Bradley and Allie Bradley.

In addition to his parents, Bud was preceded in death by a brother, Shelby Gene Wallace.

Serving as pallbearers will be Parker Pruitt, Justin Bradley, Steve Smith, Britt Hall, Larry Putman and Tony Epperson. Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Keel, Bobby Autry, Ricky Rogers, Rick Barham, Bubba Hendren, Bob Veal, Bob Avant, Eddie Davis, Joey Pruitt, Johnny Braddy, Carl Braddy, Jeff Canada, Duke Turnage, Dennis Hogue, Eugene McLean, Eddie Little, Jack Gardner and Roger McBride.

Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Chad Tough Defeat DIPG Foundation, P.O. Box 907, Saline, MI 48176

Dyersburg Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Bud Wallace. Online condolences can be made to the family at dyersburgfuneralhome.net