William Johnson Wallace

May 3, 1935 - May 5, 2019

William Johnson Wallace, of Terrell, passed away on May 5, 2019. William was born May 3, 1935 in Terrell to Matthew and Helen (Johnson) Wallace, both of whom met him in Heaven along with his wife, Willie Mae Wallace, sister, Mattie Baker; brothers: Matthew “June” Wallace, Jr., Edgar Wallace, and Henry Wallace.William was a lifelong resident of the Terrell area where he attended schools. He enlisted in the Army where he served honorably. He married Willie Mae Bell and they were inseparable until her passing in 2012. In 1934, William’s father opened the Wallace Airfield (on the west end of Town on Hwy 80) and, as a result, William developed a lifelong love and passion for planes and all things flight related. After the Airfield closed, William opened Wallace Produce Stand in 1985 on the grounds of the original airfield. William was a member of First Baptist Church in Terrell and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his children: Keith Wallace and wife, Donna, of Terrell, William Wallace, II and wife, Tami, of Terrell; grandchildren: Bo Wallace and wife, Ashley, Cody Wallace and wife, Mary Carmen, and Keith Wallace, II; great grandchildren: Maci, Hunter, Mariah, Cheyenne, Bryant, Kinslee, Justin, Ricky, Alyssa, and Cole; good friend, Ginger Shaddox; sister, Mary Garvin as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Funeral service will be 11 am Wednesday May 8, 2019 at Max Slayton Funeral Chapel with interment to follow at Oakland Memorial Park. Family will receive friends 6 pm to 8 pm Tuesday May 7 at Max Slayton Funerals and Cremations.