John Wallis
October 10, 1961 — December 6, 2016
John Michael “Mike” Wallis met his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 after suffering complications from recently diagnosed lymphoma.
He was born on October 10, 1961 in Memphis, TN to Jack B. and Lois Wallis. Survivors include his parents, his wife, Annette, their children Andrew and Kristen, his sister Debbie Brown (Terry), his nephew Michael Brown (Nicole), his niece Karen Sweat (Ryan) and his great nephew Jackson Brown.
Mike was a 1979 graduate of Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, Arkansas. He graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1984. Mike loved the Razorbacks and looked forward to annual trips to the games with his Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Brothers.
Mike spent his career as an executive in the data and insurance industries in AR, GA, NJ and recently FL. He was a great mentor and friend to his colleagues.
Mike enjoyed the outdoors: hunting, fishing and surfing. He loved a variety of music and playing his guitar.
Mike loved the Lord. He was an awesome dad and devoted husband, son and brother.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11am on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Beach Church, 325 7th Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: curechildhoodcancer.org, 1117 Perimeter Center West, Suite N 402, Atlanta, GA 30338 or stjude.org, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.