Wesley Odell Hallman, of Pearl, Mississippi, passed away peacefully in Jackson, Mississippi, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the age of 69.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 11:00 am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, with visitation from 9:00 until 11:00 am.

Wesley was born on June 13, 1957, in Tokyo, Japan, to Rhoden “Tiny” Hallman and Hazal Smith Hallman. As child, his family lived in several areas, due to his father’s military service, before moving to Pearl, Mississippi, where Wesley spent the remainder of his formative years. He spent his career as a truck driver, working for several companies such as BFI, Mississippi Materials, Republic Services, and Brewer Transportation, LLC. He also owned and operated B & C Towing, LLC, a wrecker and hauling service, hauling cars to auctions such as Midsouth Auction and America’s Auto Auction.

He and his wife, Kristy, spent several years in Maringouin, Louisiana, where they were members of First Baptist Church of Maringouin, before moving back to Pearl in 2026. Wesley’s hobbies included working on old cars and hotrods and collecting knives, guns, and old coins. He also took pride in maintaining his Gibson tractor, purchased by his grandfather in 1947 for $40 and two hogs, and driving it in the Dixie National and St. Patrick’s Day parades.

He is preceded in death by his father, Rhoden “Tiny” Hallman; mother, Ora Hazel Hallman Allen; daughter, Chastity Hope Hallman; and sister, Belinda June “B.J.” Hallman.

Survivors include his wife, Kristy Hallman; son, Brad Hallman (Rainey); stepdaughters, Tiffany Sikes (Keith) and Tina Perry (Nathaniel); first wife, Kathy Hallman; stepmother, Jean Hallman; grandchildren, Brady, Aspen, Conner (Shelby), Logan, Reese, Madison, Gabe, Ellie, J.W., Anna, and Victoria; one great grandchild, Oaklynn; and nephew, Chris Trim.