Rev. Sylvian Earl Wallace, 72, of Guyton, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Hospice Savannah.

He was born in Montgomery, AL to the late Julian & Doris Wallace.  He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.  He had previously farmed, served as a police officer and had driven a truck, but his heart was for serving the Lord.  He became a minister and founded Mercy Point Ministries.  He had a nursing home ministry, visited hospitals and had served on mission trips.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, JoAnn Smith Wallace; children, Leah Wallace Burnsed, Catherine Wallace Driggers (Billy) and Curtis Brent Wallace; grandchildren, Megan Driggers, Fox Burnsed, Makenzie Driggers and William Wallace; siblings, Wayne Wallace, Bettie Sapp, Judy Bennett and John P. Wallace as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

Visitation: 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Funeral: 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel of the funeral home with burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Friends may sign the online register book at www.stricklandandsonsfuneralhome.com

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – West Chatham Chapel – 901 W. Hwy. 80 – Pooler, GA  31322 (912) 748-2444