Alton R Wallis “Dicky”, age 71, of Pulaski died Friday, February 24, 2017 at his home. 

Dick was born February 4, 1946 in Fernwood, NY. He is the son of the late Samuel and the late Olive (Twiss) Wallis.  He married Mary Slater on July 10, 1965 at Fernwood United Methodist Church. 

Dick was a former employee of Fulton Boiler Works and had also done logging and excavation work. He was a member of the Sandy Creek Fire Department for 25 years and enjoyed hunting and making maple syrup. 

He is survived by his wife: Mary (Slater) Wallis three sons: Alton Wallis, Jr of Sandy Pond, NY, James  Wallis of Pulaski, NY and Brian (Jessica)Wallis of Sandy Pond, NY, two sisters Viola Skotniski, Myrtle (Ray) Winkelstine, several grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends.

Besides his parents, Dick was predeceased by two brothers, George and Wayne and a sister Marjorie.

The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 4 at Summerville Funeral Home, Inc, 1997 Harwood Drive, Sandy Creek, NY with Dan Quinta officiating.  Burial will be in South Richland Cemetery, Pulaski on Saturday, March 4 at 3:00 pm, weather permitting. A gathering will follow the burial at the Sandy Creek Fire Department.

Calling hours will be Saturday, March 4 from 10am - 2pm at Summerville Funeral Home, Inc, 1997 Harwood Drive, Sandy Creek, NY.

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