William Alexander "Jack" Wallace Sr., 88, of Rockingham, NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Jan. 23, 2025, while at Richmond County Hospice Haven surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Jack was born on July 31,1936, in Darlington County, SC to the late William Norton Wallace and Ruth Kelly Wallace. In Addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his son, William Alexander Wallace Jr., and his niece Bobbie Kay Baker.
Jack is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Frances Pearson Wallace, and son, Terry Wallace, wife (Kelly), of Boiling Springs NC; his beloved sister, Vivian Lee Baker-Kossyk of Pinehurst; two grandsons, Andrew Wallace of Eugene, Oregon and Billy Wallace, wife (Carla) of Mooresboro, NC; one granddaughter, Anna Wallace Estrellado, husband (Josh), of Beaufort, SC; three great-grandchildren, Emma and Will Wallace, and Alexander Estrellado; three nieces, Sharon Foss, Gwenn Avant, and Kelley Baker; and many special friends.
Jack served his country during the Korean War in the 508th "Red Devil" Airborne Regimental Combat Team and as an Army Ranger.
In his younger years, Jack enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, water skiing, and riding motorcycles in the desert. He also had a passion for racing. He enjoyed watching NASCAR races and attending them in person as often as possible. Jack was a very highly skilled mechanic in which he earned his living using his skills in Las Vegas for over 30 years. Prior to his time in Las Vegas, he worked in the textile industry in Laurinburg, NC and Cliffside, NC.
A memorial service with full military honors will be held Saturday, February 1st, 2025, at 1:00pm at Richmond County Memorial Park Mausoleum, with Pastor Kane McKenzie officiating.
Memorials can be made to Richmond County Hospice Haven, in lieu of flowers, https://www.richmondcountyhospice.com or via mail 1119 N. US Highway 1, Rockingham, NC 28379.
Harrington Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Wallace family.
Online condolences may be made at harringtonfuneralhome.com