Bill Virgil Wallace, 95, of Orange, passed away on October 22, 2014, in Orange.
Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Monday, October 27, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be his nephew, Reverend Alan Wallace. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be at 9:30-11:00 a.m., Monday October 27, 2014 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Born in Garber, Oklahoma, on July 11, 1919, he was the son of Walter Harvey Wallace and Mildred (Cooper) Wallace. Bill served in the United States Army from July 22, 1943 to June 25, 1945, he was a Technician Fifth Grade (T5), and served in the 541 1st Regiment attached to the 101st Airborne. He later worked as an Operator for Gulf Oil Refinery.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mildred Wallace, and his son, Mike Wallace.
He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Betty Wallace of Orange; brothers, Glen Wallace of Bridge City and Jim Wallace of Beaumont; sisters, Peggy Rambo of Dennison, Texas and Margaret Cathey of Tonkawa, Oklahoma.
Condolences
Linda Anderson Dunaway
October 31, 2014
I can't believe Uncle Bill passed away and no one knew how to get in touch with me. He was so sweet and I love and miss him so much. I use to come stay with Mike and we would drive him and Aunt Betty crazy doing things we weren't suppose to. He said it was my bad influence on Mike, and it probably was. I loved staying with them, it was always so much fun. This is a great picture of him. What a nice looking man he was. I love you Uncle Bill.
Sharon Anderson
October 31, 2014
Uncle Bill was the nicest gentleman I have ever known. He was graceful, caring, smart, loving, I will miss him. I am sorry I didn't hear about his passing until tonight. Sharon Anderson
Darrell Segura
October 25, 2014
Bill Wallace was a wonderful man whom I've known since I was in high school. I spent time at his house since his son, Mike, and I were good friends during our school years. Mr. Wallace took me on my first trip to the Astrodome, and I never forgot it. Bill and Betty Wallace were solid as a rock people and great role models. Bill will be sorely missed.