Thomas E. Wallis

Thomas Edgus Wallis, 83, passed on May 9, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospice House surrounded by his immediate family. A native of Elberton, Georgia, Thomas was the husband of Patricia Winchester Wallis, the father of Charles Wallis, and the son of the late Col. John P. and Gladys Wallis.He was predeceased by his brothers John Wallis Jr., George “Butch” Wallis, and sister Margaret Hutchinson. Thomas was a member of Elberton First Baptist Church, a Mason and Shriner, and retired from the Georgia Army National Guard.He was part-owner of, and worked many years at Standard Granite Company and started Creative Designs with his wife, Patricia. In addition to his wife, Patricia, and his son, Charles, Thomas is survived by his brother, Jimmy Wallis (and Rochelle). He was the step-father to Mark Crenshaw, Judy Crenshaw Ridgeway, and Ronnie Crenshaw. He and Patricia have nine grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren. A graveside service with Military Honors was held on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 11 o’clock, in Elmhurst Cemetery in Elberton, with Rev. Kevin Vaughn officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, https://www.diabetes.org. Arrangements for Mr. Thomas E. Wallis were in the care of Hicks Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Elberton.