Jerry Lee Wallace

Jerry Lee Wallace, 77, passed away on February 14, 2026.

Jerry was born May 25, 1948, in Watauga County, North Carolina, to the late Kermit Wallace and Margaret Donnelly Wallace, who survives him. He resided in the Creston community for most of his life. He was drafted into the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War, was stationed in Thailand and received several medals including the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal.

He was a steady, simple man who found his greatest happiness in the things he loved most: his family, his horses, and his music. Horses were more than a pastime to Jerry; they were a lifelong passion and a source of peace and pride. He cherished time spent around them and the quiet satisfaction of country living. Music was a constant companion throughout his life, bringing him comfort and joy and filling many ordinary days with meaning.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Peggy H. Wallace; his mother, Margaret Donnelly Wallace; his daughter, Tammy Mantooth and Chuck; his stepdaughter, Melissa Seaman and David; his grandchildren, Taelor Hodges and Isaac, Samara Critcher, Zach Seaman, and Matthew Seaman; his great-grandson, August Tate Hodges; and his brothers, Doug Wallace and Scott Wallace. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charlie Wallace.

He will be missed by those who knew and loved him. The family appreciates the support and prayers of friends and neighbors during this time.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Sutherland United Methodist Church in Creston. Burial will follow in the Isaac Wilson Family Cemetery in Creston.

The family respectfully requests no flowers or food, and that donations be made to DAV Ashe County Chapter #80, 446 Ashe Park Road, Jefferson, NC 28640. Online condolences may be shared at the funeral home website.

Online condolences may be shared at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com

Austin and Barnes Funeral Home is serving the Wallace family.

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