Wallace Acorn

Wallace Acorn, 79, of Fort Smith passed from this life April 22, 2020 in Fort Smith. He was born March 11, 1941 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to the late Frenchie and Delia Dobbs Acorn. He grew up in Stillwell Oklahoma. He spoke fluent Cherokee, attending events where only his native language was spoken.

As a veteran of the U.S. Army, he often told stories of all the countries he traveled to and sights he saw. As a Master Welder, his creativity shined while inventing ways to improve everyday things. Wallace, known to his family as Pa, was kind hearted, selfless, was always there when you needed him and he loved his family. He loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing, canoeing or just sitting around a campfire but his favorite was enjoying a great big meal.

Wallace is survived by his wife, Beulah TeeHee Acorn; two daughters, Karen Acorn and Hilleri Acorn-Hare and husband Franklin; his son, Randy Acorn and wife Shannon; seven grandchildren, Judith, Johnny, William, Iris, Liza, Josiah and Maiah; his siblings, Gladys, Franklin and Ezekiel; as well as eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Juanita; two grandchildren; Matthew and Jhona; and two sisters, Reba and Grace.

Viewing will be from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday April 25, 2020 at Edwards Funeral Home. Due to COVID-19, the funeral services will be private.

Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. To leave an online memory, visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com