Kent Franklin Wallace, age 64, of Elberton, GA went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 19, 2020.

He was born on May 25,1956 in Atlanta, GA to the union of Patricia Jane Smith and Franklin Louis Wallace.

Kent moved to Athens, GA in 1980 where he began his career with Yogurt's Last Stand, an eatery in downtown Athens, then later with Chick-fil-A. In the 90s, he worked for a decade with Dish Network. He then worked for Green Tree Metals, from which he retired in 2019.

He leaves to cherish his wife, Carol Melson Wallace of Bogart, GA, four adult children and three grandchildren: Aaron Wallace (Heather) of Athens, GA; Gloria Wallace of Las Vegas, NV; children, Adelynne, Carter, and Willow; Melody Wallace (AJ Wheeler) of Vienna, VA; and Luke Wallace of Bogart, GA. Kent also leaves his five sisters: Patrice Woodlee (JD) of Grayson, GA; Pam Edwards (Lum) of Cumming, GA; Paula Bray (Jerry) of Watkinsville, GA; Penny Underwood (Bruce) of Alpharetta, GA; and Phyllis Ellison (Robert) of Powder Springs, GA; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The family will hold a memorial service to honor the life of Kent at a later time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Barrett Funeral Home - Oglethorpe Chapel, “Providing Service From The Heart”.