Leonard “Lynn” Brown Wallace, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 16, 2016, in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 20, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m., to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on January 17, 1936, Lynn was the son of James Luther Wallace and Fannye Marie Brown Wallace. Lynn opened the first privately owned indoor arena in 1970, Tin Top Rodeo Arena, where he worked as Rodeo Producer and Owner until 1995. Lynn loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Charlene Rue Wallace; brothers, W.W. “Butch” Wallace and Jimmy Dale Wallace; son-in-law, Michael Alan Collins; and his brother-in-law, Roger Rue.
Lynn is survived by his children, Toby Lynn Wallace and wife Lorrie Howell Wallace, of Tolar and Wendy Collins, of Orange; grandchildren, Tate Wilson, Peyton Alan Collins, and Hanna Rue Wallace; and his sisters-in-law, Janie Wallace Melton and husband Tommy, Sandra Dickey and husband Mike, Nancy Rue, and Pat Laughlin Wallace.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Special Angels Rodeo at 702 W. Division Ave. Orange, TX 77632 or at specialangelsrodeo.org.
Condolences
Jenny Talbot
November 20, 2016
I'll never forget the huge impression Lynn made on me as a child! Tin-top was so huge in my perceptions as a child, and he was Tin Top! He was so kind to my mom and me and her family. We are proud to call him family. Jenny evans Talbot
Darrell Thomas
November 19, 2016
My name is Darrell Thomas , I am a Christian and a black cowboy, I met Mr.Lynn Wallace in the1980s when there wasn't many black Cowboys Rodeoing at the Tin Top arena, I really didn't know what to expect, but every time I met Mr.Lynn he always greeted me with a hand shake and smile and welcomed me to his place. Mr.Lynn treated me as well anybody and everybody with respect and I really appreciate that. I want the family to know that. Thanks for sharing Mr.Lynn with us Cowboys of any color and we look forward to seeing him in his new cowboy hat and duds. We will see him in greener pastures one day , God Bless Mr. Lynn Wallace R.I.P.
Melissa Flanigan Kirksey
November 18, 2016
WENDY I'M VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR DAD'S PASSING. MAY GOD BE WITH YALL AT THIS TIME OF NEED.
Martha Nelson
November 18, 2016
Sad to hear of Lynn's passing, he will be greatly missed. Prayers to all of the family with my deepest sympathy.
Claybar Funeral Home
November 18, 2016
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