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Donnie Edward Wallace, Sr., 54 of Rockingham passed away Wednesday July 30, 2025 at his home.
Donnie was born in Richmond County to the late Walter Ray and Brenda Ward Wallace on October 23, 1970. He worked for 15 years at Sealed Air.
Surviving are his wife Jana Wallace of the home, Children Donnie Wallace, Jr., Dustin Wallace, Dylan Wallace, Austin Wallace and Brendon Del Valle. Grandchildren Johnnie Wallace, Aiden Wallace, Auroa Wallace, Lily Wallace, Braxton Wallace and Bladen Wallace. Siblings Renee Christie (Mark), David Wallace (Tammy) and Cindy Dove (David). Sister-in-law Leanna Farrington (Korey) and their children Korbyn and Belle.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Joey Wallace.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Friday August 8, 2025 at Carter Funeral Home Colonial Chapel with Pastor Robby Stewart officiating. Burial will follow at Richmond County Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 PM on Thursday August 7, 2025 at Carter Funeral Home in Rockingham.
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705 S. Caroline St., Rockingham, NC 28379

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