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Oliver Wallace Obituary



WALLACE OLIVER FARRAND WALLACE, PE NC A&T State University - Class of '93 On Friday, February 27, 2009. Beloved husband of Ruth A. Carter Wallace; loving father of daughters, Quay Wallace Watkins, Esq. and Ressie Wallace Wilson; grandfather of Olivia and Frankie Watkins; father-in-law of Dr. Frank B. Watkins and Yettekov Wilson, Jr.; brother of Calvin P. Wallace, Sr. and Mary Dale. Also survived by many other relatives and friends, including his 30th Street neighbors. Viewing Friday, March 6 at Metropolitan AME Church, 1518 M St., NW, from 10 a.m. until time of service, 11 a.m. Interment Quantico National Cemetery, Monday, March 16, 2009 at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Oliver Wallace's honor to NC A&T State University, College of Engineering, 1601 E. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27411. Services by McGUIRE.

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Published by The Washington Post on Mar. 5, 2009.

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Marita Silverman Bowden

March 20, 2009

To Ruth, Quay and Ressie - I just saw Oliver's death notice in the Washington Post online. I am so sorry for your loss. Oliver was truly a gentleman and one of a kind. He had so many accomplishments. My mother was so fond of all of you. My deepest sympathy to you Ruth and your entire family.

Betty Spruiell Murphy

March 9, 2009

Ruth & Family
What a remarkable man. Oliver has created a lifestyle for his family that most people dream of. He was the ultimate provider. God bless him for the life he lead and the beautiful wife and family that he left behind.

Claudette Williams

March 6, 2009

Ruth & Family,
May GOD be with you in your time of grief and loss. I loved exercising and talking with 'Ollie" so much. He kept me laughing. He will be sorely missed at Hattie Holmes. I pray for his peace and the repose of his soul.
Love in CHRIST.

Bessie Crosson

March 5, 2009

To the Wallace family you have my sincere sympathy for the loss of your love one. He was always smiling when he came to the Hattie Holmes Wellness center, he was so pleased to see everyone and just a joy to greet him. We will miss him. I hope that fond memories of his life bring you peace.

Dolores C. Leffall

March 5, 2009

Dear Ruth and Family,

Please accept my sincere sympathy at the passing of your beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and friend.

I remember the chats that you and I used to have about Oliver and your children and grandchildren and how proud you are of all of them. I pray that these cherished memories of your beloved will give you strength during this your time of sorrow and in the days to come.

I will keep the family in prayer and I will stay in touch with you.

Elise Whyte

March 5, 2009

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.

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