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Jodie Earl Wallace

June 29, 1939 - May 17, 2023
Visitation
Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers
6025 82nd Street
Lubbock, TX 79424
Sunday 5/21, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Service
Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers
6025 82nd Street
Lubbock, TX 79424
Monday 5/22, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Jodie Earl Wallace, 83, passed from this life into his eternal home on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.  He was born on June 29th, 1939, in Santa Anna, TX, to Dock and Ozelle Wallace.   Jodie graduated from Rising Star High School where he participated in football and track.  He graduated from Lubbock Christian College in 1961 and then went to Blue Haven Youth Camp as a counselor where he met Goldye Lewis. He and Goldye married in Abilene, Texas, on July 8th, 1963.  Jodie earned his bachelor’s degree from Abilene Christian College and a master’s from Western New Mexico University.

They moved to Grants, New Mexico, where Jodie was a teacher, coach, and athletic director.  His cross-country teams at Grants High won two NM State Championships.  Jodie was selected Cross Country Coach of the Year for District 6 by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association.    Later Jodie moved to Crownpoint, NM, where he was the principal of Crownpoint High School for fourteen years.

Jodie and Goldye retired to Lubbock in 2000.  He officiated track meets, enjoyed LCU and Tech sports, and enjoyed playing golf with his golf buddies.   For several years he got officials to work the UIL 1-A Track and Field Meet at South Plains College, where he made many friends.

He was a member of Monterey Church of Christ, where he served several years as Senior Adults Minister.

Jodie was preceded in death by his parents and survived by his wife Goldye, son Ronnie Wallace, daughter Jo Odom (Scott), and grandchildren Mason Odom (Klara), Tatum Wallace, Grant Wallace, Sadie Kovacs (Gage).

The family of Jodie Wallace will host a gathering of family and friends from 5:00 PM until 6:30 PM on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Lake Ridge Chapel. A service to celebrate his life is scheduled at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Lake Ridge Chapel.

Please find the service broadcasting schedule here on this page.   In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Blue Haven Youth Camp, LCU, or ACU.

 

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Lubbock, TX 79424
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Sunday 5/21, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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Jodie Earl Wallace, 83, passed from this life into his eternal home on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.  He was born on June 29th, 1939, in Santa Anna, TX, to Dock and Ozelle Wallace.   Jodie graduated from Rising Star High School where he participated in football and track.  He graduated from Lubbock Christian College in 1961Continue Reading

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Teresa Reed left a message on May 22, 2023:
Goldye, My heart goes out to you and your family. We love you and Jodie.
Carolyn and Jim Smith left a message on May 20, 2023:
Thinking of You at this time.
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Carolyn left a message on May 20, 2023:
My husband and I remember a fun time with Jodie and Goldye when we went to Norman, OK to attend a football game between Texas Tech and Oklahoma University. Goldye and I are friends from the times we played together in the early 1940's when we lived across the street from one another in Norman...wonderful memories and great longtime friends. We enjoyed both Goldye Lee and Jodie.
John R. Starcher left a message on May 20, 2023:
It is with a heavy heart that I post something for Jodie! We worked at TTU track meets for many years and he truly was one to call a friend. My condolences to the family and I pray for God's guidance and strength at this time for them. Jodie was one to always have a great story to tell or just lift your spirits with a handshake and a hello! He will be missed!
Joe Bill & Terri Vardeman left a message on May 19, 2023:
We are so sad to hear about Jodie. We have worked track with Jodie. for many years and have grown to love him. We send our condolences to all the family.
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Lana Jones left a message on May 19, 2023:
Jodie was a great person and an amazing track official. He officiated almost all of our Texas Tech track meets for years! He will be greatly missed. We are truly saddened to hear of his passing. Praying for his family and friends during this time.
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