Wallace Lee Cathey, Sr. Obituary in Dalton at Willis Funeral Home

Obituary For Wallace Lee Cathey, Sr.

WALLACE LEE CATHEY, Sr. - Age 71, of Chattanooga TN peacefully passed Friday, December 31, 2022. away at his residence. A graduate of Howard High class of 1969. He worked at Hardwick and Sons Funeral Home 12 years under Mr. Robert Hardwick and Chattem Inc for over 40 years. Wallace was a member of St. Elmo M.B. Church as a child.He was a faithful and dedicated member he drove the church bus for 25 years and once Chairman of the Trustee Board and a Trustee. Wallace precedes in the death by his grandparents Milton Cathey Sr. and Mattie Adams Cathey mother Leila Cathey aunt Susie Cathey Woods uncles Milton Cathey Jr. And Carl B. Woods special cousin Vivian Talley He leaves behind a daughter Aisha (Juan)Holloway of Antoich TN son Wallace Lee Cathey Jr. of Chattanooga TN several grand children, cousins. Devoted friend and caregiver Evelyn Baker. friend, Frank and Louise Hill. And many other caring family and friends.

At his request, no service will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc. Dalton, Ga.

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I'm sending up prayers🙏🏽and deepest sympathy ❤️‍🩹 for Wallace's family. I grew up with him in St. Elmo along with the late Dorothy Oliver. I remember Wallace as always being a gentleman with a calm and pleasant spirit. At last he is at rest. May God bless those he left behind. Sandy Smith

Sandy Smith

We, the members of the 1969 class of Howard High School bow in emblem submission to almighty God as he has claimed the life of our friend and classmate Wallace Lee Cathy. We pray that God will continue to strengthen and keep you all in perfect peace as you celebrate his life. God is our refuge and strength in the time of trouble. Continue to rely upon our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He will never leave nor forsake us. Lovingly submitted on this day, January 15, 2023 from the 1969 class of ♥️💛Howard High School♥️💛Chattanooga, TN-**Elder Henrietta Erskine**

My sincerest condolences to the family and to my friend Evelyn Baker. God is near to the broken hearted.
Deborah Gunn

My condolences to Wallace family and friends. He will surely miss. Take your rest Wallace I'll see you on the other side my friend

We all miss him and he was such a special person to be around with his lovely smile and a very caring friend who was loved by everyone around,May God Bless his family and friends who knew him.

You will truly be missed. Always so kind to me.. Test In Heaven Sweetheart

My deepest condolences to the family of Wallace Cathey. Wallace and I met in 3rd grade and became good friends. I will miss his smile. Rest my friend and see you in the morning.