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for Tony Wallace
Bishop Ronnie White
January 8, 2024
I'll always remember Tony as a great person and our competitiveness playing basketball on the Eastgate playground. To God be the Glory!
Shirley V Myles
January 6, 2024
Gone but never forgotton.
Shirley V Myles
January 6, 2023
Gone but not forgotten.
Robert "Bobby" B
January 10, 2022
Never forgotten my Eastgater4Life
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Ellen Wallace
November 29, 2012
We the family of Tony Wallace would like to Thank everyone for your kind words and expressions on the loss of our so much Loved Husband, Father, Son & Brother. Tony was a great man and I'm so Thankful for the 31 years that I shared with him. I know that he is resting with our Father and that really makes it a bit more easier for us all. I can just see that smile on his face. He is truly missed, but I know I will see him again!!! God Bless you all. From: Ellen, Tonette, Tenisha & Whitney.
Robert (Bobby) Burbridge
June 5, 2012
This brother touched a lot of lives,(Eastgaters know). He will be great missed.
Donita Judge
February 4, 2012
Dear Wallace Family:
I was devastated today when I learned of Tony's passing. I grew up with Tony in Eastgate apartments. In fact, Tony lived just across the court from me. He was a great basketball player even in elementary school. He was also extremely handsome in elementary school--even with his chipped front tooth :-).
A couple of years ago when I was home for a visit, I spoke with Tony. It had been at least 35 years. He spoke lovingly of his wife, Ellen, and his family. Our conversation brought back so many memories of bygone days. Tony was a really great person.
My sincere condolences to his entire family--I am saddened but elated that Tony knew the Lord. I hope to see him again one day. God Bless you all and Peace be with you.
In sympathy and kindness,
James (Beanie) Bynum
January 31, 2012
Time flies seems like yesterday we were all at Champion. Tony would dribble the BB so hard its a wonder any air was left in it. I have no doubt that Tony and Dave will form a BB squad in Heaven. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
Jesse Dixon
January 30, 2012
My sympathy and condolences go out to the entire family. Tony was a friend and a leader to me. Rest in peace Tony.
Gwen Estes
January 28, 2012
To The Wallace Family: I was sorry hear of the loss of your loved one. I had only known Tony for a short time, but had been left with a lasting impression of his sweet, kind, and genuine spirit. Tony will be missed by all! I pray God's peace, love, and strength for the family as you go through this difficult time. " May God Keep You And Sustain You Always!" With Love, Gwen Estes
Yvette Bates
January 26, 2012
To the Wallace Family: I was just made aware of this today... I am so sorry for your lost... my heart aches with you... God promised to comfort those who mourn family, so let him keep his promise to you. Cherish your memories, they are a gift. I am praying for you and with you... Vett
Deborah White- Muhammad
January 23, 2012
To the Wallace family.....Tony was loved by many, especially his classmates...I can see him running down the court with the basketball bouncing at tremendous speed...placing that ball in the basket so gently!! He was an amazing ball player...but more than that he was an amazing friend! My prayers are with you all at this time! Sleep with the angles Tony....we love you.
Charles Bryant
January 21, 2012
My condolences to the Wallace family. Tony's was a fine person to have met along this journey. His spirit left a
lasting impression of the goodness of Gods blessings to those who knew him.
Charles E. Bryant
Kemmuel Stewart
January 18, 2012
Tony you will be deeply missed. Much love for you bro and may you rest in peace. Peace, love and God bless the entire Wallace family.
Andre Travis
January 18, 2012
Miss you Tony I remember all the days I look up to you and you look after me hearing this make my heart sad God be with your Family!
Gerald English
January 17, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
gary black
January 17, 2012
Toney, I will miss you very much you were my bro and we have been thru a lot words can not begin to say how much i will miss you . you are with god now take care . love gary L black.
Gary Wirtz
January 17, 2012
Ellen, Ours prayers are with you the girls. God rest his soul in peace. I loved him like a brother.
Gary and Emily Wirtz
Cortez Haynes
January 17, 2012
To the Wallace Family, our deepest and most heartfelt condolences are with you this hour, Tony was a dear friend of mine and my twin from East High School, even though he was a year younger than us we became good friends thru basketball and socializing, I just talked to him about a year or so ago and he looked good and we talked of our families and wished each other well, it was a pleasure to have known him and he will not be forgotten, he was a great guy. God bless you and comfort you, sincerely, Cortez & Cortland(deceased) and the Haynes Family
Anita Marshall-Jefferson
January 17, 2012
To The Wallace Family:
Please know that you have my deepest sympathy. May you find comfort in knowing that he finished his race on this court and is now in the basketball court with God's Angels, playing a little ball, but the greatest pleasure he has discovered is resting in the arms of our Father.
I have known him for quite some time as a cheerleader, but more importantly as a friend. His presence will be missed, but the seeds of friendship that he nurtured through the years, will live a lifetime. God Bless.
Milton Hamlet
January 17, 2012
I met Tony when I was a sophomore at East High in 1970/1971. Bar none my favorite basketball player at East. Took time with me once to show me that hard dribble. A really good friend, even though I don't know the family.
Carol Cordell Drummer
January 17, 2012
Dear Ellen: We have never had the pleasure of meeting one another, but I am Tony's cousin from Cleveland, OH. I was very sad to hear of his homegoing even though it has been years since I saw Tony. I never forgot him and always remembered the good times we had when we were together. I wish I could had seen him one more time before he went to Glory.
Maybe one day we will meet one another.
I am so sorry for your loss. May your special memories of your great romance help ease your grief.
May God bless you and keep you in his arms.
January 17, 2012
Ellen,
My condolences goes out to you and the family, my prayers are with you all at this time.
Love Brenda Burrell
TORIA HARRIS
January 16, 2012
May God bless he family at this time of sorrow. Tony will be remembered for his kind and pleasant spirit. R.I.P, Tony!
Toria Smith-Harris and Brian Harris
January 16, 2012
To my dear Bro. Wayne, we have prayed for each other on many occassions. My prayer for you and your family now is that you all lean on Gods everlasting arms. May your memories of your loved one remain in your heart. Terryl E. Davis
January 16, 2012
Ellen I'm so sorry to hear about your lost. My prayers are with you and the Wallace family
Shirley Gilbert
Tony Sykes
January 16, 2012
Tony my coworker and friend of 28 years, I am sadden to hear that you have left us. As we shared the same name we also shared the same love for the Father who art in Heaven. I know where you are and my brother I promise to look you up when I get there, My prayers go out to you Ellen and your children. Tony loved you so much.
Lori & Dave Mitchell
January 16, 2012
Dear Ellen and Family - Dave and I express our deep sorrow about Tony's death. We remember him as such a good neighbor and, even when things were so down for him, he was always faith filled and encouraging to us when Dave had lost his job, too. (Going thru that again...) His love for God was inspirational!
Pauline Jeffers
January 16, 2012
My dear friend Tony Wallace, I will see you in heaven! To the family: Heb 12:1 We are surrounded by our loved ones even now as they watch us like spectators at a race. We run, they cheer us on and welcome us at the finish line. May it be comforting to know that he will know someone there! I will meet him someday, I love you Tony, Your coworker and friend, PJ (Pauline Jeffers MORPC).
Sequoyah Butler-Murphy
January 16, 2012
Enter into your Promise."...Eye hath not seen,nor ear heard,neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him." You will be Truely Missed
Steven Piper & Family
January 16, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
karen Payne-Thompsom
January 16, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Leaya Murphy
January 16, 2012
I thank God for a cousin that has been an example of the peace and joy we receive in serving God.
Ivory, Celeste, Devon Payne
January 16, 2012
Rest in Peace Tony. You were a great man who loved God and your family. Take comfort in knowing that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Enjoy your rest. Praying that God's comfort covers the family and all those that love you.
Harold and Linda Finch
January 15, 2012
Take comfort in knowing, that you will meet again!
Kevin Chavis
January 15, 2012
Tony was my basketball hero growing up in Eastgate. My condolence to the family. I was blessed to know him and Wayne growing up as kids. Peace
Lydia Valentine jr
January 15, 2012
A sunset on Earth, is A sunrise in Heaven.
Rest well T-Bone.... from
The Valentine's Lydia & Junie
robert- jeannine tilley
January 15, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 15, 2012
To the Wallace Family,
May the grace of God be with you. Tony was a great person and friend. To lose Dave and Tony from our basketball family within a year is unbelievable and yet so believable due to their special lifetime relationship. I will always remember Tony as one of the best basketball player I have ever played with and against. At the end of the day, he was even a better person. God bless his family and the family from which he came because he will surely be missed and loved forever.
Chuck Meadows and Family
Delbert Scott
January 15, 2012
With our deepest sorrow in your lost, I had the opportunity of knowing Tony all the way back in Elementary school through High school. I knew him to being one of the fastest runner's during that time, however, he ran the race for which he will be with the creator for evermore. We will always miss the one's we love, but God loved him more, so the days to us might be sad; however, the joy in heaven is greater. We extend our prayers during this time.
January 15, 2012
You will be missed my friend, my condolences go out to your entire family. I will never forget all the fun we had the pass 45 plus years playing on the basketball courts of Columbus, you were truly a warrior.
Geno Caslin and Family (Columbus, OH.)
john benjii mixon
January 14, 2012
a great man to know,loved knowing and playing with T-Bone.
kevin mason sr
January 13, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Chris Dawkins
January 13, 2012
To the family, may you find comfort in God. We all will miss Tony. Everyone who knew Tony knew his love for sports and especially basketball.
Always kind and a quality person.
Michael Hickman
January 13, 2012
My prayer for the family and friends , May Bless you love and protect
Solomon Atkins
January 13, 2012
Tony and his brothers gave me the nick name hot sauce the last time I takl with Tony all he could talk about was how good God is because I grew up in church and now to a dear freind talk about God . also couple my really close freind call to say Tony is not doing well and they were on the way to him and they thought enough of me hot sauce to call and say when get we will call you hot sauce and i return their call one of my best friend jounery of life was over. Iam just glad he got know the Lord before it was over
Bishop Ronnie White
January 13, 2012
I remember playing a lot of basketball with Tony on the playground of Eastgate Elementary School. I have a lot of very fond memories and a good friendship. He will be sorely missed.
To the Family: Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the death of Tony. I offer my prayers that you will find the strength to sustain you through your pain and sorrow.
Someone once said, upon the death of a loved one, “God finally caught his eye.”
Tony was God's good and faithful servant who was always active, deeply devoted, and sincere in every word and deed. God finally caught his eye and beckoned him home for a well-deserved, eternal rest.
May you find comfort in knowing that Tony now walks and talks with God.
The Family is in my prayers.
Tracey Boamah
January 13, 2012
Ellen, Tenisha, Whitney & Wallace Family
Thinking of you during this time, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God Bless you now and in the days to come.
Tracey Dennis-Boamah
Debbie Watson-Rogers
January 13, 2012
To the Wallace Family, My warmest condolence and prayers, for the grace of God's mercies to you. We all hold fond times, with an outstanding person and friend. Tony R.I.H' arms.
Maki Murphy
January 13, 2012
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Tracey Mitchell
January 13, 2012
I love the Wallace Family.. God Bless you Ellen and girls and Tony's whole family. Good Man.. a good man, loving husband, and loving father and a friend to all. My heart hurts a little that the world is without this Beautiful man that was genuine in his heart. With Love to the Wallace Family.. Tracey Mitchell
Melody Turner
January 13, 2012
Ellen, Tenisha and Whitney,
I am so sorry to hear of Brother Tony's passing. It was just a short time ago that I saw him at Thornton's. May you have some peace and comfort in knowing that he is not sick anymore and he is with Jesus. Thinking of you and knowing exactly what you are going through. Maybe he will see my Tony. Love ya all
donald byrd
January 13, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 13, 2012
May God be with you at this time of need. Friend forever. Donald byrd
Patricia, Elaine & Bertha Gordon
January 13, 2012
To the Wallace Family, our heartfelt and sincere sympathy is with you. In the quiet moments, when your loss is difficult to bear, may love become your shelter and may the beautiful and precious memories with Tony be your comfort. Our prayers are with you and May God Bless and strengthen you all during this difficult time. Much love to you all.
Hilton Hale
January 13, 2012
May God bless his soul, and comfort his family. He was an outstanding person and teammate.
Reginald Carson
January 13, 2012
To Ellen, Mrs. Wallace, Babe ( Big ox ), Philly, Bettle, Wayne, all the Wallace clan.
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of our brother, Tony. My prayers are with you all.
Dee Harris
January 13, 2012
Rest in peace Tony, it has been a pleasure knowing you all these years my high school friend, may god bless the Wallace family my prayers and condolences are with you all.
January 13, 2012
My prayers and condolences are with the Wallace Family.
~ Karen Chavis Hale
January 13, 2012
Wayne: May God Bless you and your family with love, peace, patience and grace at this time!!Please know that you are in our Prayers!!!
Sincerely, Gladys(Sukie) Thomas, Calvin, Larry, Willie, Eddie, Fred and Tudy Thomas
Shirley Myles
January 13, 2012
Mr. and Mrs Wallace,
You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved son Tony...My prayers have been with you and your family...May God continue to give each of you the strength and courage to get thru your time of pain and sorrow...May God bless you all...Love you all.
Patty (King)Armstead
January 12, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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