HR0488 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Charles Lee Wallace Sr. of Decatur, who passed away on September 21, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Charles Wallace was born to Wellington Sr. and Ruby Wallace in Decatur on August 18, 1936; he served in the U.S. Marine Corps, joining in May 1954, where he received his general education diploma; he married Roberta Colleen Allen in Decatur on January 19, 1980; and

WHEREAS, Charles Wallace retired from Wagner's Castings/Intermet after 30 years; he continued doing custodial work at Central Christian Church for 13 years; he then worked for Baby Talk, where he drove the van for their many programs; lastly, he was a part of the maintenance team at McDonald's, where he worked until his passing; and

WHEREAS, Charles Wallace committed to his faith in the 1980s and began working in the ministry; he was ordained and became a pastor with the Church of the Living God CWFF in Springfield in August 1993; he served in many ministry leadership positions over the next 20 years; he attended GT Church, where he enjoyed cooking breakfast, and Riverside Baptist Church for the remainder of his life; and

WHEREAS, Charles Wallace served as president of the Shelbyville Horseshoe Club; he loved pitching horseshoes and won many awards; he belonged to Golden K Kiwanis, where he received many awards and served as the first Black president of the organization; he bought his own customized Santa suit and loved playing Santa for years; he repaired and rebuilt bikes to give to children; he enjoyed watching WWE with his son and grandchildren, watching cowboy movies, and fishing and giving away whatever he caught; he loved his wife and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Charles Wallace was preceded in death by his daughter, Lacie Marie Wallace; his parents; an infant sibling; his sister-in-law, Elsie Wallace; and his son-in-law, James Walker Sr.; and

WHEREAS, Charles Wallace is survived by his wife of 41 years, Roberta "Robin" Wallace; his children, Victoria Walker, Gail (Don) Plunkett, Brenda (Steve) Fox, Charles (Theresa) Wallace Jr., Karen (Greg) Mond, Gregory Turner, Marty Turner, Charles (Jill) Mitchell, Christine Phillips, Jacob (Jennifer) Wallace, and Kirbie (Jimmie) Wallace; his 45 grandchildren; his many great-grandchildren; his brother, Wellington Wallace Jr.; his former spouse, Doris Wallace; his bonus son, Joe Ray; his special buddy, Terry Bowers; and a host of other family and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Charles Lee Wallace Sr. and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Charles Wallace as an expression of our deepest sympathy.