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Rev Wiley Post Wallace

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Rev Wiley Post Wallace

Birth
Kenbridge, Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA
Death
11 Feb 2023 (aged 87)
South Hill, Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Kenbridge, Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
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Rev. Wiley Post Wallace, 87, of Kenbridge, Va. went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 11, 2023. He was the last of 13 children, and twin of Dr. Will Rogers Wallace, born to the late Anderson Coleman Wallace and Ella Sue Ashworth Wallace and was the father of the late Chris Charles "CC" Wallace. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carole F. Wallace; his daughter, Kay W. Adams; his sons, Keith A. Wallace and Mark C. Wallace (Melinda); 2 grandchildren, Finnegan Wiley Wallace and Emery Brynn Wallace. Wiley graduated from Kenbridge High School and went on to Bluefield College. He received his bachelor's degree from Carson Newman College and later attended Union Theological Seminary. He served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He pastored numerous churches throughout Virginia. He was also employed by the Virginia Parole Board for approximately 5 years. He was a member of VFW Post 9954, American Legion Post 147 and Victoria Masonic Lodge 304. He was a member of the Kenbridge Baptist Church where the family will receive friends Wednesday, February 15, 2023 from noon until start of services at 2PM. Interment in the Kenbridge Heights Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider memorial donations to the Kenbridge Baptist Church or the Kenbridge Fire Department. Clarke Funeral Home, Kenbridge, in charge of arrangements.
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Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, issue of Sunday, 12 Feb 2023, page B8.
Rev. Wiley Post Wallace, 87, of Kenbridge, Va. went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 11, 2023. He was the last of 13 children, and twin of Dr. Will Rogers Wallace, born to the late Anderson Coleman Wallace and Ella Sue Ashworth Wallace and was the father of the late Chris Charles "CC" Wallace. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carole F. Wallace; his daughter, Kay W. Adams; his sons, Keith A. Wallace and Mark C. Wallace (Melinda); 2 grandchildren, Finnegan Wiley Wallace and Emery Brynn Wallace. Wiley graduated from Kenbridge High School and went on to Bluefield College. He received his bachelor's degree from Carson Newman College and later attended Union Theological Seminary. He served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He pastored numerous churches throughout Virginia. He was also employed by the Virginia Parole Board for approximately 5 years. He was a member of VFW Post 9954, American Legion Post 147 and Victoria Masonic Lodge 304. He was a member of the Kenbridge Baptist Church where the family will receive friends Wednesday, February 15, 2023 from noon until start of services at 2PM. Interment in the Kenbridge Heights Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider memorial donations to the Kenbridge Baptist Church or the Kenbridge Fire Department. Clarke Funeral Home, Kenbridge, in charge of arrangements.
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Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, issue of Sunday, 12 Feb 2023, page B8.


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