Wednesday, July 1, 2020 10:59 am

Ray Wallace, 85, of Union Mills, passed away June 21, 2020.

He was born on July 19, 1934 in Rutherford County to the late Guy and Bertha Wallace of Union Mills. He was predeceased by his first wife, Orene Wallace and later in life by his second wife Becky Wallace. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Nellie Mahaffey, and brothers, Otho Wallace and Steve Wallace.

Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Elliott of Rutherfordton, and Tammy Smiley (Andy) of Boiling Springs, S.C.; two sons Gary Wallace (Sherry) of Union Mills and Larry Wallace of Maiden. Stepchildren include Lynn Dowis (Mark) of Buffalo, SC, Sharon Moon of Pinnacle, NC, and Gary Rogers (Nancy) of Travelers Rest, SC.

Three sisters Carol Wall of Union Mills, Judy Parker of Charlotte, and Diane Wells of Reno, Nevada. He is also survived by six grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel. A graveside service followed at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Pisgah United Methodist Church in care of Marsha Baker, 3621 Pearidge Road, Bostic, NC 28018.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.