
Wallace Lee Montford, 83, died Saturday April 3, 2021 at Memorial University Medical Center.
He was born in Wheeler County, Georgia and moved to Savannah when he was 18 years old. After marrying Barbara Ann Dowdy, he and his father went into the drywall and insulation business, and Montford Drywall was born. Wallace nurtured his drywall business until his retirement in 2008. He also owned the Captains Lounge for more than 43 years where he was loved by his patrons and staff, that were like family to him.
Wallace was preceded in death by his wife, Ann and grandson, Eric Lane Montford. He leaves behind a son, Eddie Montford of Savannah; daughter, Diane Boyette (Danny) of Guyton; two granddaughters, Melissa White and Brooke Boyette of Savannah, and two grandsons, Brett Montford (Elizabeth) of Charleston and Brandon Boyette of Savannah.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Robert-Stewart Funeral Home in Glenwood, GA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Glenwood City Cemetery.

So sorry to hear of ur dad, Eddie. I thought of him as a father. Wallace holds a special place in my heart. Never forgotten
- Anthony Sapp, CLAXTON, Georgia
Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers. Jimmy and Connie Deal
- Deal Family, Savannah, GA
Sending all of my prayers and condolences for Mr. Wallace's family and friends! He was a father figure to so many of us! Great man will be dearly missed.
- Hollie Roberts, Savannah, Ga.
I'm so sorry for you loss.I'm praying for the family. His daughter is a sweet person.
- Marcia and MJ, Guyton, Ga

- Marcia Hollingsworth, Guyton, Ga
You will be missed.God bless your family.
- SharonWalKer, Savannah, Ga
You will be missed.God bless your family.
- SharonWalKer, Savannah, Ga

- Sharon Walker, Savannah, Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Visitation
- 5-7 PM on Sat, March 06, 2021
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
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7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200