Wallace William French was born on November 20, 1955, in Hobbs, New Mexico to Samuel Maynard French and Annetta June French. He attended school in Tishomingo, Oklahoma and graduated on May 14, 1974.
Wallace loved tinkering with everything from engines to electronics and wood working. He also loved going on long walks and enjoyed a good movie. Wallace passed away on February 18, 2026, at his home at the age of 70.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Joyce French, and sister Diane West and sister Susie Moore.
He is survived by his children, Tallen and Tlenda French, Lando and Ashley French, Angie and Criss Williams, Kevin and Susan Chalk, and Frankie Chalk. Grandchildren, Miles Stacy, Hollie Stacy, Jalynn French, Daylon French, Aubrey French, Allisin Mudgett, Raylon French, Presley Williams, Kaydee Williams, Raelee Chalk, and Austin Chalk. Great Grandchildren, Nathen Westberry, Rebecca Westberry, Brantly Nolan, sisters Dennise Allen, and Cindy Dehart, and many cousins, nephews, and nieces.