Hugh Harold Wallace
Hugh Harold Wallace, 72, of Manvel TX passed away on October 13th, 2024. He was born December 31 st , 1951, in Hattiesburg, MS and is preceded in death by his parents, Harold Hugh Wallace and Lucille Bishop. Hugh was a 5-year resident of Manvel, TX previously of Webster. He graduated from Baylor University in 1974 with a degree in Marketing and worked for Verizon Wireless for 18 years and Comcast for 4 years before his retirement.
Hugh enjoyed coaching and watching sports, having coached many of his son and daughter’s teams. He was the head coach of his daughter’s fastpitch team, Texas Pride, for over a decade. When not coaching, he was rooting on his beloved Houston Astros and Baylor Bears.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Dona Wallace; daughters and sons-in-law, Lesley
Garoutte and Buddy of Pearland, TX and Rachel Schafer and Matt of Perry, Kansas;
son and daughter-in-law, Stuart Niemeyer and Alexandra of New Waverly, TX; sisters
and brothers-in-law, Deanna Mann and John of Friendswood, TX, Jennifer Kamal and
Hussain of San Gabriel, CA, and Edward Sims and Virginia of Pearland, TX; and in- laws, Thomas and Joyce Dill of Pearland, TX. One of Hugh’s greatest joys in life were his six grandchildren, Tyler and Benjamin Garoutte, Zoe and Amelia Niemeyer, and Hunter and Lily Schafer.
Hugh’s family would like to extend their love and gratitude to his “second family” of the softball diamond; the Gregory Family, the Gutierrez Family, and the Bailey Family.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made out to Three Little Pitties in Friendswood, TX.
To the best Father-In and Grandpa in the world. I want to say thank you for raising an amazing daughter, who grew and is now the foundation of our family, all with your guidance. I will always remember when I asked your permission to marry her and you said “yes, always treat her right”. I will always do my best to make you proud. Thank you for the love you always shared with Tyler and Ben. They are forever Pooh’s best friends. Love you and miss you
Such a special man. So many memories of all the years he coached our Rachel and many other girls. RIP Hugh. Prayers for all your family that will miss you so much.
Mark and Berna Beyer
I am so sad to hear of the passing of Hugh. I was a classmate of Hugh’s. He was the sweetest and friendly guy. He will be missed greatly by the ‘69 LHS class of Liberty, Texas. I am so glad that I got to visit with Hugh and meet his lovely and sweet
wife at our 50th class reunion. Prayers for Hugh’s family.
So very sorry for your loss! Hugh leaves behind a beautiful family and our thoughts and and prayers are with each one of them.
Gay and Mark Humphries.
It has been a while since I’ve seen you but have fond memories traveling the country coaching our girls together on Texas Pride. Michelle learned a lot in those years from you and we will never forget your friendship and kind heart! Our sincere condolences to Dona, Lesley and all the family. May God bless you All.
Love Kevin McElyea
Our families had some great times together. Praying for All of you at this time as Hugh will be surely missed.
With love,
Sybil