Weldon Linn Wallace

Weldon “Linn” Wallace, 93, of Beaumont, died Saturday, April 11, 2026, after extended home care and hospice.   Linn was born at home in Silsbee, Texas, to Edna Mae McLeod Wallace and Van Buren Wallace, Junior.

Linn lived each day with joy.  He was genuine, loving and a great example of a Christian man. He was a devoted husband, father and grandparent. He was very supportive of Barbara’s quilting passion and was named an honorary member of the Golden Triangle Quilt Guild.  Linn’s faith was fueled at an early age by his mother Edna. He served both Northwood and First Christian Church in various capacities and was a 50+ year member in good standing of the Masonic Lodge. Linn’s school years were filled with academic accomplishments, participation in choir, drama and strong focus on athletics. In the Fall of 2025, he was inducted into the Silsbee Wall of Honor due to his having lettered in four sports and being named to numerous All-State teams. Linn met his wife-to-be, Barbara, during these teen years. After graduation, Linn was hired by The Texas Company and shortly after he and Barbara married just prior to his being drafted into the army.  Linn returned to Texaco, having a very successful and long career until retirement.

Upon retirement Linn poured himself into the church, focused on his extended family. He was always around when anyone needed help and assisted numerous young men join Texaco and brought many to Christ. He loved traveling to the National Parks, fishing and hunting and eventually caring for his dream home on Scenic Lake in Beaumont.

Linn is survived by his brother-in-law, Donald and wife, Jimmie Lee LaCour; children, Dinah and husband, Tommy Smith; Susan and husband, Stan Rodgers; and Bert Wallace and partner, James Bland; five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. In order of age, the grandchildren are Angie Ramsey; Rhonda and husband, Trent Cameron; Russell Glenn Ramsey II; Drew and wife, Heather Smith; and Alex Ramsey. Great grandchildren in order of age are Shea and husband, Lucas Loe; Tony and wife, Katy Hart; Kayleigh Smith; “JJ” Payton; Tad Payton; Cindy Smith; Annabel Smith; Russell Glenn Ramsey III; and Madison Ramsey.  His great-great grandchild is Miya Loe. The list of numerous surviving nieces, nephews, cousins and other family is long and rich.

Linn was preceded in death by his parents, Edna Mae McLeod Wallace and Van Buren Wallace, Junior; brothers, Lindsey Edward “Buddy” and wife, Martha Wallace; Sidney Albert “Foots” Wallace; Van Buren Wallace, III and wife, Norma; and sister, Mary Evelyn and husband, Emory Reeves.

If you wish to send a memorial in lieu of flowers, please send it in Linn’s name to First Christian Church of Beaumont, 5290 North Caldwood Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77707, or the church of your choice.

A gathering of Linn’s family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. His graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m., at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 2955 Pine Street, Beaumont, directed by Pastor Julie Stephenson of First Christian Church. Honorary Pallbearers are Drew Smith, Alex Ramsey, Glenn Ramsey, Tony Hart, Jacob LaCour and Keith Clark.