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William Wallace Obituary

LEXINGTON - William Claude Wallace, 90, widower of Adelaide Sloan Wallace, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2012, at home. Mr. Wallace was born August 22, 1921, in York County, SC, and grew up in Charlotte, NC, Mecklenburg County. Mr. Wallace was a World War II Army veteran and was the last of eight children born to Edward Bishop and Minnie St. Clair Wallace. He was a retired real estate broker and appraiser. Mr. Wallace was married to Adelaide Sloan Wallace on October 5, 1947, in Charlotte, NC. She passed away August 14, 2005; they had been married for 57 years.

Mr. Wallace is survived by his two daughters, Claudia W. and husband, Larry Branham, Donna W. and husband, Danny Rawls, and one son, Jeffrey "Jeff" S. and wife, Renee' Renfroe Wallace, three grandchildren, Hunter Alexandria Wallace, Scott and Jessica Branham, Rusty and Alison Branham, and four great-grandchildren, Jon, Katherine, Kellan and Kinsley Branham.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 1, 2012, at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Irmo/St. Andrews Chapel, with entombment in Bush River Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA, 23060-9979. www.caughmanharmanfuneralhome.net

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Published by The State on Feb. 29, 2012.

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Sherry Welch

February 29, 2012

Dear Claudia, Donna and Jeff,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Claude. He and Mom always had a special bond and loved each other so much. Now he is in heaven with Mom and I know they are both so happy. Please know we are thinking about you and praying for your family. Your faith in God will get you through this difficult time. We love you all.
Steve and Sherry Welch

Alisha Knight

February 29, 2012

Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We offer our deepest condolences for your loss. It was an honor to care for Mr. Wallace.

Alisha Knight
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Michelle Knight, Heartstrings Hospice

February 29, 2012

Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Atwell Family

February 29, 2012

Jeff, Renee, and Hunter - We just can't begin to express how much you all mean to us and how our hearts hurt for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! We will miss Mr. Wallace, his kind demeanor, and his catfish stew! We are here if you need anything! Love, Steve, Monica, and Stephanie

Margaret Foglepoole

February 29, 2012

My sympathy to Jeff and the Wallace Family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.

Lin House

February 29, 2012

Donna - So sorry to hear about the passing of you Dad. I believe you drove my school bus (LHS), and lived off Maple Road or Pinecone. My deepest condolences to your family

The Staff of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home

February 28, 2012

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