Passed away peacefully in Oklahoma at the age of 82. Born in Sayre, AL one of six brothers and sisters, he grew up in Bessemer AL. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and retired U.S. Air Force MSGT. Wallace was a bronze star recipient with 22 years of service. He served in Japan during WWII and Vietnam. He was preceeded in death by his wife of 54 years, Sarah Faye. Wallace is survived by his daughter Glenda (Garry) Sandstrom of Washington, son Steven (Lisa) LeGrand of Oklahoma, grandchildren Stephanie, Rachel, Ryann, Cameron, great-grandson Carson, and his sister Margaret (Eugene) Johnson of Bessemer. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, March 9th, 5-7pm at Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Pelham, AL. Graveside service will be held on March 10th, 1pm at Highland Memorial Gardens Cemetary Bessemer AL.