Obituaries
Charles Stephen Wallace
( July 3, 1923 - July 2, 2017 )
Charles Stephen (Bub) Wallace, died on July 2, 2017, just hours before his 94th birthday.
He was one of eight children born to Myrtle and Avery Wallace. Charles grew up in Gaston County where he learned to appreciate the miracles of the good earth and how to make do with what’s on hand. He served with the US Navy in the European and Mediterranean Theaters during World War II. While assigned to LSTs, Charles ferried troops from ship to shore, returned the wounded to hospital ships, and laid smoke screen protection from enemy bombers. He participated in North African, Sicilian, Italian, and French invasions. When Charles became stranded apart from his Navy ship and crew, he fought in Europe with the US Army. In 1947 Charles wed Mary Helen, the love of his life. Their beautiful marriage spanned 70 years; and they had one daughter who never lacked love, guidance, and support. He retired from the US Department of Agriculture’s Soil Conservation Service and continued his service as a Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.
Charles was a true gentleman who eagerly shared his talents, wit, friendship, and (upon request) wisdom. He was the embodiment of optimism, found the goodness in all, and appreciated every blessing. Charles led a life of faith and honor guided by the words of Micah 6:8 — the Lord requires you to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God.
Charles is survived by his daughter and son, Mary-Charles and Patrick Murphy, one sister, Nelle Jacobs, as well as beloved nieces, nephews, cherished friends, and his fur companion William.
Charles’s generous life will be celebrated at 2:00 on Friday, July 14, 2017, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 216 South Aspen Street, Lincolnton, North Carolina. The family will receive friends 1:00 to 1:45 prior to the service in the church’s north wing.
Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church’s Columbarium Fund.
He was one of eight children born to Myrtle and Avery Wallace. Charles grew up in Gaston County where he learned to appreciate the miracles of the good earth and how to make do with what’s on hand. He served with the US Navy in the European and Mediterranean Theaters during World War II. While assigned to LSTs, Charles ferried troops from ship to shore, returned the wounded to hospital ships, and laid smoke screen protection from enemy bombers. He participated in North African, Sicilian, Italian, and French invasions. When Charles became stranded apart from his Navy ship and crew, he fought in Europe with the US Army. In 1947 Charles wed Mary Helen, the love of his life. Their beautiful marriage spanned 70 years; and they had one daughter who never lacked love, guidance, and support. He retired from the US Department of Agriculture’s Soil Conservation Service and continued his service as a Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.
Charles was a true gentleman who eagerly shared his talents, wit, friendship, and (upon request) wisdom. He was the embodiment of optimism, found the goodness in all, and appreciated every blessing. Charles led a life of faith and honor guided by the words of Micah 6:8 — the Lord requires you to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God.
Charles is survived by his daughter and son, Mary-Charles and Patrick Murphy, one sister, Nelle Jacobs, as well as beloved nieces, nephews, cherished friends, and his fur companion William.
Charles’s generous life will be celebrated at 2:00 on Friday, July 14, 2017, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 216 South Aspen Street, Lincolnton, North Carolina. The family will receive friends 1:00 to 1:45 prior to the service in the church’s north wing.
Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church’s Columbarium Fund.
Posted on 12 Jul 2017
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