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Lew Wallace Obituary
Memorial services will be held at 2 pm today at First United Methodist Church in Laurel with burial at Stevens Cemetery in Perry County. Rev. Gene Horton and Rev. Eddie Rester will officiate.
He was born on November 26, 1935 in Laurel to Lew and Mattie Mae Mathis Wallace. In 1957 he married Angela Irene Stevens of Richton. A University of Southern Mississippi graduate, he also graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy. He was a third generation pharmacist and the 5th member of his family to receive a pharmacy degree from Ole Miss. He was a member of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg and was currently attending First United Methodist Church in Laurel.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Angela Irene Stevens Wallace; and his parents, Lew Wallace, Sr. and Mattie Mae Mathis Wallace.
He is survived by two daughters, Nancy Jane (Keith) Evans of Richton and Pamela (Mitchell) Black of Hammond, LA; three grandchildren, Brandon Black, Marcianne Nelson, and Anna Black; and two brothers, John M. Wallace, M.D. and William E. (Bill) Wallace, both of Laurel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to First United Methodist Church in Laurel.
Visitation will be held in the Atrium at First United Methodist Church from 12 noon until service time today. Memory Chapel of Laurel is in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lew Wallace
Kim Tufts
February 27, 2010
I went to church at Parkway Heights United Methodist church with Lew. He was the sweetest,most humble man that always made me feel good to be around him. My Dad knew him growing up in Laurel, so we had that connection. I'm greatly saddened to hear of his passing. He is in the LIGHT now wrapped in a holy presence. God bless him and your family. Kim Tufts
Iley "Joe" Payne
February 19, 2010
To Bill Wallace and family:
I was so very sorry to hear of Lew's passing. Lew and I were colleagues when we worked for Crawford and Company, and I was blessed with his friendship, guidance, and leadership when I arrived in Laurel as a fledgling and anxious claims adjuster in 1963. Adjusting insurance claims is an occupation that in some situations generates volatile relationships when people do not have their unrealistic demands satisfied. As a young man, just out of college, trying to adapt to a challenging job, I was reassured, encouraged, and consoled by Lew, when I didn't feel I would succeed. Lew was a positive influence on my life and many others. He will be missed. May God bless and keep you as you deal with your loss and may may you find comfort in your memories.
February 13, 2010
LEW AND I GO BACK TO HIGH SCHOOLS DAYS. HE WAS A TRUE FRIEND. WE'LL MISS HIM.
J. FRED WANSLEY
Suzanne Dangerfield
February 11, 2010
Our family will miss Lew very much. He was married to my first cousin, Angela, and I have such wonderful memories of them. My love and sympathy goes out to all family members.
Sheila Gwin
February 10, 2010
Dr. John and Doc. Bill,
My sincere sympathies to you on the loss of your brother. My family always thought so much of the elder Wallaces, Sr. and Jr., who contributed so much to Laurel. You honor their memory as you continue in their footsteps. God bless you during this sad time.
Audrey Lewis
February 8, 2010
To the Wallace Family,
I had the pleasure of working with Lew at Wallace Drugs for many years. I was sadden to hear that he had passed away and my prayers go out to his family. There was one particular memory that popped in my mind when I thought back about working with Lew over the years and that was him in is white crisp clean pharmcy coat, khaki pants, tie with golf club and golf balls in hand. He proceeds out to the side of the store on the grass and began hitting golf balls over into the field across the street. He was having a good time and I kept thinking "I hope he don't hit a car" But he was having a good time! I love you Lew and will miss you.
JoAnn Gardner
February 8, 2010
To the Wallace Family,
Lew was one of my dearest friends. Lew and I volunteered together with the American Cancer Society and he was also my customer where he banked. He was a wonderful person with a kind and loving heart. I will miss him greatly. May God be with each of you during this time of sorrow.
Donna MACKEY-Hasleden
February 7, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Wallace Drugs was where my Dad worked even before I was born. I felt like I grew up being part of the family.
I am so very sorry for your loss. May God Bless and Keep you at your time of need.
February 7, 2010
Dr John, I am sorry to hear about the death of your brother. This has ended his pain and now he is enjoying life in Heaven. My prayers are with you and your family. I will always remember you. In Love, (Libby) St Louis, MO formerly from SCRMC
Sue McMillan
February 7, 2010
May God be with each of you during your time of sorrow. I only met Mr Lew while he was in the ICU at SCRMC, but during that time I learned to love him. He was a very strong person. Dr. Wallace I will keep all of you in my prayers and may God always be in your hearts.
Joe and Betty Nester
February 6, 2010
Joe and I were shocked and saddened to read about Lew's death. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We first met Lew at Ole Miss in 1953 and always enjoyed seeing him over the years.
May God's comfort and peace be with you all.
February 6, 2010
Mr. Bill our prayers are with you and all the family in your time of sorrow. We know one day we'll are be with our love one. Mr. Lew was a fine man. GOD
BLESS YOu'LL.
Tom Saul family
julie shoemake
February 6, 2010
To The Wallace Family
May God bless each of youin this time of sorrow. Lew was a wonderfull man and lover life to the fullist. He will be missed by all that new him.
Estelle and Julie Shoemake
Suzanne Williamson
February 6, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Billy Williamson
February 6, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
February 6, 2010
Wallace Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I thought the world of him. He always had the biggest smile and loved to talk to everyone. He gave me my first job ever and as I worked with him for several years at Wallace's, I saw first hand how many people he helped.
He will be greatly missed. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless you All,
Deana Smith
Laurel MS
Michelle Gambrell
February 6, 2010
May God Bless you and the hearts of all of your families and friends during this time of need. I had the fortunate pleasure to work with during your days as a fill in pharmacist at Covington County Hospital. I am very blessed to have recieved such knowledge from you and your multiple years as a Pharmacist. You will be greatfully missed, Sincerely your friend and coworker Michelle Gambrell CPht
Helen "Smith" Thompson
February 6, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of Lew passing,I work at Wallace Drugs in 1970 I did,nt know Lew Jr but I did love PaPa Lew and Mr Howard and Billy
February 6, 2010
Nancy and Pamela,
I am sorry I could not be there with you today.. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time in all of your lives.
Lew (BIG DADDY) was a wonderful Father and Grandfather. He will be greatly missed....He touched so many lives with his friendship and big smile for all....
Shelby Dove
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