Queen Wallace Queen

WALLACE RANDALL QUEEN, affectionately known as "QUEEN," was a cherished and beloved husband,

father, son, brother, uncle, and godfather. He was born on April 27, 1968, in Washington, D.C., to Eunice M.

Queen. Wallace passed away suddenly on January 29, 2026.

As a young boy, Wallace joined the Boy Scouts of America, where he began developing the leadership skills

and sense of service that would guide him throughout his life. During summer breaks from school, he cherished

time spent in the country (La Plata, MD) with his grandparents and cousins, creating memories he carried with

him always.

Wallace was educated in the Washington, D.C. Public School System and graduated from Eastern Senior High

School (the Pride of Capitol Hill) in Northeast Washington, D.C., in 1986. While at Eastern Senior High

School, he was a member of the school band; the Blue and White Marching Machine, where he played the tuba.

He took immense pride in performing with the renowned Blue and White Marching Machine known for its

competitive excellence, superior sound, and visually dynamic performances. As a member of the most

celebrated marching bands in the Greater Washington Metropolitan Area, Wallace got to perform in the

presidential inaugural parade of 1985, as well as numerous other parades, entertaining hundreds of thousands of

spectators in person and millions more through televised broadcasts.

Following graduation, Wallace began his career in the federal government at the Department of Defense,

working in the Washington Headquarters Services' Pentagon Structural Systems Program, Facilities Operations

and Services Division where he proudly served for 39 years. What Wallace enjoyed the most about his job was

the people that he worked with. Over the years, his coworkers became much more than colleagues; they

became family. He cared deeply about those around him, taking time to listen, encourage, and stand beside

them through both professional and personal moments. Wallace found joy in the everyday connections, whether

it was shared stories, quiet conversations, or laughter that made long days lighter. He believed in treating

everyone with dignity and respect, and his kindness left a lasting mark on the hearts of those who knew him.

His workplace was not just where he served, but where he built meaningful, lifelong bonds that shall be

remembered and cherished.

Wallace met LaCandance on December 14, 2014, through a Facebook meet-and-greet hosted at Dave &

Buster's Eat & Play. Their love story reflected Wallace's thoughtful, intentional nature. Knowing that

LaCandance already held affection for him, Wallace patiently expressed his interest in winning her heart. In his

own unique and creative way, he sent her one digit of his phone number each day until the entire number was

complete. LaCandance found the gesture funny and endearing, so she decided to reach out to Wallace by

phone.

From that moment on, Wallace and LaCandance spent hours talking on the phone-laughing, joking, and

sharing their lives with one another. Their connection quickly grew, and they began dating and spending quality

time together at family gatherings, restaurants, movies, and park outings.

In March 2015, LaCandance moved to Asheville, North Carolina, and the couple entered a long-distance

relationship. Despite the distance, their love never wavered. They remained committed and began making

lifelong plans together. In August 2016, LaCandance returned to the Washington, DC area, where Wallace took

on an active and loving role in the life of LaCandance's daughter, Janiya Speight. Wallace stepped in as a father

figure to Janiya, filling a void in her life with love and consistency. He helped with homework, attended parent-

teacher conferences, took her to doctor's appointments, completed after-school pick-ups, went on Slurpee and

Dunkin' runs, and participated in school field trips. Wallace always referred to Janiya as his daughter, proudly

embracing the role he had taken on.

On June 1, 2018, Wallace united in marriage with the love of his life, LaCandance Speight. From this union,

they welcomed their son, Greysen Queen. Wallace was a devoted family man who loved deeply and

unconditionally. He would do anything for those he loved. He truly cherished his son, Greysen-his "little

buddy." Time spent with Greysen brought Wallace his greatest joy. Together, they watched movies and football

games, took snack runs in the middle of the day, and made trips to the barbershop to stay looking fresh.

Greysen looked up to his father as a role model and would often playfully compete with him for his mother's

attention.

Some of Wallace's happiest moments were spent with his best friends, Shawn Ward, his lifelong friend from

grade school, and shopping partners Laverne (Vernie) Best, and the late Beryl (Pace) Payne.

He cherished spending time with his nephews, his niece, his godson, and goddaughter-taking them to the

movies, shopping, and out to eat. He also passed along his love of video games and comic books, moments that

brought them joy and laughter and creating memories they will always treasure.

As a loyal and passionate Washington Commanders fan, Wallace proudly supported his team through every

season. Win or lose, his dedication never wavered, and cheering for his team was a tradition he truly enjoyed.

Game days brought excitement, conversation, and connection. His enthusiasm was something family and

friends fondly remember. His loyalty reflected his character, which was steadfast, devoted, and true.

He had a passion for jewelry, especially his watches, and took immense pride in his style. When going out, he

was rarely seen without a Ralph Lauren Polo. As a true old-school sneaker enthusiast, he appreciated classic

styles, favoring ASICS, New Balance, and Nike.

Wallace also had a lifelong love for video games, owning several original classic arcade games, including Ms.

Pac-Man, and always staying current with the newest systems. His impressive collections reflected his

appreciation for nostalgia. He owned thousands of comic books, along with vintage cassette tapes, CDs,

movies, and Marvel action figures.

Above all, Wallace had a special gift for bringing joy to others. He found joy in cooking for his family,

especially preparing hearty breakfasts that brought everyone together. He also loved baking cakes. Through

humor, kind words, and daily moments of laughter, he left smiles on countless faces. His presence will be

deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

Wallace was preceded in death by his brother, James Barbour; his grandfather, John (Sidney) Yates Queen; his

aunt, Theresa Queen; his uncle, Wilfred Freeman; and his cousin, D'Shae Caballero.

Wallace leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife, LaCandance Queen; his daughter, Janiya Speight; his

son, Greysen Queen; his mother, Eunice Queen; his brother, Joseph Barbour (Lawrence Void); his sisters, Tina

Queen and Katrina Queen; his nephews, Justin Bell, Jahvier White, Zachariah Void, Jalen Speight, and Jacob

Peay; and his niece, Sydnee Queen Addison.

He is also lovingly remembered by his grandmother; Mary E. Queen; his aunts, Lois Freeman, Diane Tolson

(Joseph), Marilyn Queen, Regina Queen, Cylinda Queen, Yvette Simpson (Waddell), Darlene Queen, Charlene

Queen-Hunter (Leonard) and Gwynette Garcia; his uncles, John Queen (Cassandra), James Queen, and Joseph

Queen; his mother-in-law, Deborah Speight-Roberts (Gregory Roberts); his sister-in-law, LaVetra Speight; his

best friend, Shawn Ward; his goddaughter, Dominique Ward; and his godson, Juwan Best; and a host of cousins

and extended family members.

Wallace will be remembered for his gentle spirit, the love he had for his family, and the love he shared with his

friends. He will be deeply missed.