OFFICIAL STATEMENT REGARDING THE FUNERAL OF RICHARD WALLACE

FOUNDING MEMBER AND LAST ORIGINAL MEMBER OF THE MIGHTY CLOUDS OF JOY


The Celebration of Life Services for our beloved Brother Richard Wallace, the last original member, original Bass Guitarist, and Leader of the three time Grammy Award winning and top selling Gospel group – The Mighty Clouds of Joy of Los Angeles, California will be held this Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 12:00 Noon at the Green Acres Baptist Church located at 1607 Troup Highway in Tyler, Texas where the Rev. David O. Dykes is Pastor. Longtime Mighty Clouds of Joy member, Pastor Timothy Woodson will serve as the Eulogist and Bishop Isaac Lindsey, Manager of Joe Ligon’s Mighty Clouds of Joy will serve as the Officiant. Mighty Clouds of Joy Musical Director, Brother Dwight Gordon will also oversee an All-Star Mighty Clouds of Joy Musical Tribute featuring legendary singers and musicians from across the country.

 Brother Wallace passed away at the age of 80 on Monday, July 27, 2020 at the UT Health Center in Tyler, Texas surrounded by his Wife and Family.

Richard was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Cousin, Uncle, Mentor, and Friend to so many people from all over World who loved him dearly.

Words of comfort and encouragement and memorials may be sent to:

Mrs. Elizabeth Wallace
2209 Woodlands Drive
Tyler, Texas 75703

Professional Arrangements entrusted to:
John R. Harmon Undertaking Company
1112 Palace Avenue
Tyler, TX 75702
Phone: (903) 533-8341 Fax: (903) 533-9820

Web Site: www. johnrharmon.com

We kindly ask everyone to please respect the Family’s privacy during this time of bereavement.

Best regards, Isaac Lindsey
Manager