Dr. William Wallace Bay, 89, passed away at home Wednesday, May 29, 2013. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 30, at Hillier Funeral Home in Bryan. A graveside service for close family and friends will be at 9 a.m., Saturday, June 1, 2013, at College Station Cemetery on Texas Ave., followed by a Memorial Service at 10 a.m., at the A&M Church of Christ in College Station.
William Wallace was born near Killeen, Texas, to the late William "Bill" Anderson Bay and Lena Jewel Bay. In his early days, Wallace was active in many things including playing football and tennis, working in the family grocery store, raising animals and participating in Future Farmers of America, qualifying as a Lone Star Farmer. He graduated from Killeen High School as Salutatorian in 1941. Wallace, Class of '45, attended TAMU on the Heep Dairy Scholarship. He completed 5 semesters of study before changing to Veterinary Medicine. After completing one year of classes, the U.S. Army discontinued the veterinary ASTP program and Wallace enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed in San Diego, New Orleans, and Gulfport, Mississippi, where he was honorably discharged.
Wallace reentered Texas A&M in 1946, where he completed a BS in Dairy Science and D.V.M. He then accepted a research position at Purdue University receiving a M.S. and PhD. in Veterinary Pathology. After graduation in 1952, Wallace moved back to Killeen, Texas, to work in the family businesses. In December of 1965, he accepted a position with the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine, where he remained until his early retirement in 1982 as Professor Emeritus.
Wallace was involved in many civic organizations during his life. He served in various leadership roles in the Killeen Chamber of Commerce, was chairman of the committee obtaining approval for Central Texas College in Killeen, served as the first President of the Board of Trustees for Central Texas College, Secretary of the Board of Trustees for Killeen ISD, and was a member of both the Killeen and College Station Lions Clubs.
Wallace participated in several research projects resulting in many publications and scientific reports with animal and public health implications. He taught pathology and served as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Texas A&M University. In 1982, he gave the Commencement Address at the DVM graduation. Wallace was selected by People to People International for U.S. Veterinarians as a delegation leader traveling to the Republic of China in 1982 and New Zealand and Australia in 1983. In 2005, Wallace was also honored by Killeen ISD as a Distinguished Alumni.
Wallace married his childhood sweetheart, Mary Margaret Goodnight, on September 15, 1943, in Killeen, Texas. Through her influence, Wallace was baptized into Christ while they were living in New Orleans. They enjoyed traveling with dear friends and visited many fun and exciting places together. He was a faithful servant of God and served as an Elder at the A&M Church of Christ for 27 years.
In November of 1953, Richard Scott Bay came into their lives, and in January of 1955, Marcia Sue Bay joined them. They enjoyed spending time with family in Killeen, at Lake Buchannan, and taking numerous vacations together.
Wallace was preceded in death by his sister, Bernice Bay Kilpatrick; and a brother, Marvin Clyde Bay.
He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Mary Goodnight Bay; son, Richard Scott Bay and wife, Sylvia (Thomason), of Houston; daughter, Marcia Bay Crouch and husband, Steve, of Bryan; grandchildren, Justin Anderson Crouch and wife, Melissa (Andraus), of College Station, William "Bill" Anderson Bay, and Suzanne Elizabeth Bay, of Houston; great-granddaughter, Avery Madison Crouch, of College Station; brother-in-law, James Kilpatrick; sister-in-law, Jean Bay; and several nieces, nephews and other extended family and many friends. R12
William Wallace was born near Killeen, Texas, to the late William "Bill" Anderson Bay and Lena Jewel Bay. In his early days, Wallace was active in many things including playing football and tennis, working in the family grocery store, raising animals and participating in Future Farmers of America, qualifying as a Lone Star Farmer. He graduated from Killeen High School as Salutatorian in 1941. Wallace, Class of '45, attended TAMU on the Heep Dairy Scholarship. He completed 5 semesters of study before changing to Veterinary Medicine. After completing one year of classes, the U.S. Army discontinued the veterinary ASTP program and Wallace enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed in San Diego, New Orleans, and Gulfport, Mississippi, where he was honorably discharged.
Wallace reentered Texas A&M in 1946, where he completed a BS in Dairy Science and D.V.M. He then accepted a research position at Purdue University receiving a M.S. and PhD. in Veterinary Pathology. After graduation in 1952, Wallace moved back to Killeen, Texas, to work in the family businesses. In December of 1965, he accepted a position with the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine, where he remained until his early retirement in 1982 as Professor Emeritus.
Wallace was involved in many civic organizations during his life. He served in various leadership roles in the Killeen Chamber of Commerce, was chairman of the committee obtaining approval for Central Texas College in Killeen, served as the first President of the Board of Trustees for Central Texas College, Secretary of the Board of Trustees for Killeen ISD, and was a member of both the Killeen and College Station Lions Clubs.
Wallace participated in several research projects resulting in many publications and scientific reports with animal and public health implications. He taught pathology and served as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Texas A&M University. In 1982, he gave the Commencement Address at the DVM graduation. Wallace was selected by People to People International for U.S. Veterinarians as a delegation leader traveling to the Republic of China in 1982 and New Zealand and Australia in 1983. In 2005, Wallace was also honored by Killeen ISD as a Distinguished Alumni.
Wallace married his childhood sweetheart, Mary Margaret Goodnight, on September 15, 1943, in Killeen, Texas. Through her influence, Wallace was baptized into Christ while they were living in New Orleans. They enjoyed traveling with dear friends and visited many fun and exciting places together. He was a faithful servant of God and served as an Elder at the A&M Church of Christ for 27 years.
In November of 1953, Richard Scott Bay came into their lives, and in January of 1955, Marcia Sue Bay joined them. They enjoyed spending time with family in Killeen, at Lake Buchannan, and taking numerous vacations together.
Wallace was preceded in death by his sister, Bernice Bay Kilpatrick; and a brother, Marvin Clyde Bay.
He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Mary Goodnight Bay; son, Richard Scott Bay and wife, Sylvia (Thomason), of Houston; daughter, Marcia Bay Crouch and husband, Steve, of Bryan; grandchildren, Justin Anderson Crouch and wife, Melissa (Andraus), of College Station, William "Bill" Anderson Bay, and Suzanne Elizabeth Bay, of Houston; great-granddaughter, Avery Madison Crouch, of College Station; brother-in-law, James Kilpatrick; sister-in-law, Jean Bay; and several nieces, nephews and other extended family and many friends. R12
Dr. William Wallace Bay, 89, passed away at home Wednesday, May 29, 2013. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 30, at Hillier Funeral Home in Bryan. A graveside service for close family and friends will be at 9 a.m., Saturday, June 1, 2013, at College Station Cemetery on Texas Ave., followed by a Memorial Service at 10 a.m., at the A&M Church of Christ in College Station.
William Wallace was born near Killeen, Texas, to the late William "Bill" Anderson Bay and Lena Jewel Bay. In his early days, Wallace was active in many things including playing football and tennis, working in the family grocery store, raising animals and participating in Future Farmers of America, qualifying as a Lone Star Farmer. He graduated from Killeen High School as Salutatorian in 1941. Wallace, Class of '45, attended TAMU on the Heep Dairy Scholarship. He completed 5 semesters of study before changing to Veterinary Medicine. After completing one year of classes, the U.S. Army discontinued the veterinary ASTP program and Wallace enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed in San Diego, New Orleans, and Gulfport, Mississippi, where he was honorably discharged.
Wallace reentered Texas A&M in 1946, where he completed a BS in Dairy Science and D.V.M. He then accepted a research position at Purdue University receiving a M.S. and PhD. in Veterinary Pathology. After graduation in 1952, Wallace moved back to Killeen, Texas, to work in the family businesses. In December of 1965, he accepted a position with the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine, where he remained until his early retirement in 1982 as Professor Emeritus.
Wallace was involved in many civic organizations during his life. He served in various leadership roles in the Killeen Chamber of Commerce, was chairman of the committee obtaining approval for Central Texas College in Killeen, served as the first President of the Board of Trustees for Central Texas College, Secretary of the Board of Trustees for Killeen ISD, and was a member of both the Killeen and College Station Lions Clubs.
Wallace participated in several research projects resulting in many publications and scientific reports with animal and public health implications. He taught pathology and served as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Texas A&M University. In 1982, he gave the Commencement Address at the DVM graduation. Wallace was selected by People to People International for U.S. Veterinarians as a delegation leader traveling to the Republic of China in 1982 and New Zealand and Australia in 1983. In 2005, Wallace was also honored by Killeen ISD as a Distinguished Alumni.
Wallace married his childhood sweetheart, Mary Margaret Goodnight, on September 15, 1943, in Killeen, Texas. Through her influence, Wallace was baptized into Christ while they were living in New Orleans. They enjoyed traveling with dear friends and visited many fun and exciting places together. He was a faithful servant of God and served as an Elder at the A&M Church of Christ for 27 years.
In November of 1953, Richard Scott Bay came into their lives, and in January of 1955, Marcia Sue Bay joined them. They enjoyed spending time with family in Killeen, at Lake Buchannan, and taking numerous vacations together.
Wallace was preceded in death by his sister, Bernice Bay Kilpatrick; and a brother, Marvin Clyde Bay.
He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Mary Goodnight Bay; son, Richard Scott Bay and wife, Sylvia (Thomason), of Houston; daughter, Marcia Bay Crouch and husband, Steve, of Bryan; grandchildren, Justin Anderson Crouch and wife, Melissa (Andraus), of College Station, William "Bill" Anderson Bay, and Suzanne Elizabeth Bay, of Houston; great-granddaughter, Avery Madison Crouch, of College Station; brother-in-law, James Kilpatrick; sister-in-law, Jean Bay; and several nieces, nephews and other extended family and many friends. R12
William Wallace was born near Killeen, Texas, to the late William "Bill" Anderson Bay and Lena Jewel Bay. In his early days, Wallace was active in many things including playing football and tennis, working in the family grocery store, raising animals and participating in Future Farmers of America, qualifying as a Lone Star Farmer. He graduated from Killeen High School as Salutatorian in 1941. Wallace, Class of '45, attended TAMU on the Heep Dairy Scholarship. He completed 5 semesters of study before changing to Veterinary Medicine. After completing one year of classes, the U.S. Army discontinued the veterinary ASTP program and Wallace enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed in San Diego, New Orleans, and Gulfport, Mississippi, where he was honorably discharged.
Wallace reentered Texas A&M in 1946, where he completed a BS in Dairy Science and D.V.M. He then accepted a research position at Purdue University receiving a M.S. and PhD. in Veterinary Pathology. After graduation in 1952, Wallace moved back to Killeen, Texas, to work in the family businesses. In December of 1965, he accepted a position with the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine, where he remained until his early retirement in 1982 as Professor Emeritus.
Wallace was involved in many civic organizations during his life. He served in various leadership roles in the Killeen Chamber of Commerce, was chairman of the committee obtaining approval for Central Texas College in Killeen, served as the first President of the Board of Trustees for Central Texas College, Secretary of the Board of Trustees for Killeen ISD, and was a member of both the Killeen and College Station Lions Clubs.
Wallace participated in several research projects resulting in many publications and scientific reports with animal and public health implications. He taught pathology and served as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Texas A&M University. In 1982, he gave the Commencement Address at the DVM graduation. Wallace was selected by People to People International for U.S. Veterinarians as a delegation leader traveling to the Republic of China in 1982 and New Zealand and Australia in 1983. In 2005, Wallace was also honored by Killeen ISD as a Distinguished Alumni.
Wallace married his childhood sweetheart, Mary Margaret Goodnight, on September 15, 1943, in Killeen, Texas. Through her influence, Wallace was baptized into Christ while they were living in New Orleans. They enjoyed traveling with dear friends and visited many fun and exciting places together. He was a faithful servant of God and served as an Elder at the A&M Church of Christ for 27 years.
In November of 1953, Richard Scott Bay came into their lives, and in January of 1955, Marcia Sue Bay joined them. They enjoyed spending time with family in Killeen, at Lake Buchannan, and taking numerous vacations together.
Wallace was preceded in death by his sister, Bernice Bay Kilpatrick; and a brother, Marvin Clyde Bay.
He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Mary Goodnight Bay; son, Richard Scott Bay and wife, Sylvia (Thomason), of Houston; daughter, Marcia Bay Crouch and husband, Steve, of Bryan; grandchildren, Justin Anderson Crouch and wife, Melissa (Andraus), of College Station, William "Bill" Anderson Bay, and Suzanne Elizabeth Bay, of Houston; great-granddaughter, Avery Madison Crouch, of College Station; brother-in-law, James Kilpatrick; sister-in-law, Jean Bay; and several nieces, nephews and other extended family and many friends. R12
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