Thomas Wallace Obituary

Thomas K. Wallace COLUMBIA - Thomas K. Wallace, Jr. U.S. Army (Ret.) passed away June 18, 2013. Mr. Wallace was a son of the late Thomas K. Wallace, Sr. and Ruth Mae West Wallace. Tom is survived by daughters; Kathy (John) Contant, and Mary Melendez; grandchildren, Dylan, Ethan, and Taryn Parker, Kiana and Michael "Kimo" Melendez; brothers: Mike (Diane) West and Eddie West; sisters; Angela Steinhart, Laura Smiddy, and Sharleen (Sam) Haire along with numerous nieces and nephews. Tom was a lifetime member of VFW Post 8738. At Tom's request no services are planned. Interment will be in Fort Jackson National Cemetery.

Published by The State on Jun. 21, 2013.
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Tom was a wonderful man and a great father and will be missed.

John Contant

June 24, 2013

It was always fun and an honor to work with Tom on many projects for the Human Resource Community. His was so full of knowledge that you thought he was a walking storage database of everything AG. Since his retirement it has been a challenge to find that special person to fill his position. I am truly saddened by his passing. The world is a lesser place without him. Our prayers are with the Wallace family and I am sure God will bless them in their time of sorry.

Ronald Brcue, fellow employee for 8 years.

Ronald Bruce

June 24, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the Wallace family during this difficult time. I was fortunate to work with Tom at the AG School from 2002 until his retirement from civilian service. His contributions to the AG and HR community are noteworthy and have been missed since his retirement and will be missed even more with his passing. Rest in Peace.

Ken Fidler

June 21, 2013

I worked with Tom at the Soldier Support Institute at Fort Jackson, SC from 2002-2010, when he retired. He was a great man whose life ended too soon. He is missed. Condolences to his family.

Rick Beard

June 21, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the Wallace family.

Ralph Allison

June 21, 2013

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing, he was a great guy! I hope your memories bring you comfort.

Susan Burruss

June 21, 2013

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