Thomas Joe Fallis

July 15, 1930 - November 12, 2015

Thomas Joe Fallis, passed away in Wynne, Arkansas on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at the age of 85. Thomas Joe is survived by his wife, Mary Cook Fallis of Wynne; daughters, Sharon Fallis Midkiff and husband James of Wynne; Gail Fallis Tackett and husband Audie of Anahuac, Texas; son, Dale Fallis and wife Tish of Cabot, Arkansas; sister, Jacklyn A. Fallis of Albuquerque, New Mexico; grandchildren, Bill Midkiff and wife Lindsay; April Key and husband Michael; Erin Stanton and husband John Eric; Kyle Midkiff and wife Brooke; Andy Tackett and wife Sophie; Blake Vickers and wife Ashley; and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, W. E. “Bill” Fallis, SR. and Pauline Rich Fallis; brothers, W. E. Fallis, Jr., Paul Fallis and Robert R. Fallis. Thomas Joe was born on July 15, 1930 in Wynne, Arkansas to W. E. “Bill” Fallis, Sr. and Pauline Rich Fallis. He graduated from Wynne High School and attended Arkansas Teachers School. Thomas Joe was a farmer and won Yield Contest several times. He married Mary A. Cook in 1951. Thomas Joe was instrumental in the revival of Cub Scouts in Wynne. He was a member of the Lions Club and served on the FHA Board. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Wynne. He served his country in the United States Air Force. Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at the First United Methodist Church from 1 until 2 PM. The funeral will follow visitation at 2 PM with burial in Cogbill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Wynne.