Mervil Wallace, 85, of Bloomfield, KY, former of Reynolds Station, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at his home in Bloomfield. He was born on May 1, 1937 in Reynolds Station to the late Albert and Margaret Wallace. He was a member of Bloomfield Baptist Church and was a U.S. Army Veteran. Mervil was a journeyman mechanic for Williamette Industries for 30 years and was a farmer. Mervil was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing, quail hunting and spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his four sisters, Ruby Neil, Mabel Farmer, Peggy Boarman and Beverly Wallace.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Martha Bell Wallace; his daughter, Ann Marie Williams and her husband David; four grandchildren, Martin Williams, Larkin Williams, Benjamin Williams, and Scarlettann Williams; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Cecil Funeral Home, Whitesville with Rev. Scott Casebier officiating. Burial will follow in Cates Cemetery in Whitesville. Visitation is from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Kentucky FFA Foundation, in honor of Mervil Wallace, P.O. Box 8, Flemingsburg, KY 41041.