Samuel Scott Wallace

Mr. Samuel Scott Wallace, 56, of Manila, passed from this life Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, at his home.

Born at Memphis, he was the son of the late Wayne and Bettye Parker Wallace and was a lifelong Manila resident. Scott was a 1973 graduate of Manila High School and attended the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. He was a member of the Manila First Baptist Church. Scott was a gifted athlete and was instrumental in organizing and coaching the youth football program in Manila.

He is survived by:

Two sons, Tyson Wallace of Cardwell and Levi Wallace of Vilonia;

One daughter, Codi Wallace of Bowie, Texas;

One brother, Logan Wallace of Manila; and

One sister, Melanie Fields of Jones, Okla.

Graveside funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday at the Manila Cemetery with the Rev. William Piercy officiating. The family will receive visitors from 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the Howard Funeral Service Chapel in Manila.

Online guest register is at http://www.HowardFuneralService.com.