William B. Wallace

William B. Wallace, 74, passed away January 9, 2011. He was born on October 4, 1936 in Birmingham, AL to William and Vata Wallace. Mr. Wallace was serving in the United States Army during the Vietnam War when his helicopter was shot down. He received 2 purple hearts and retired as a Major following 20 years of dedicated service. Mr. Wallace was a member of the First Baptist Church of Middleburg. He was a Mason and a member of the Morocco Shrine Temple and Scottish Rite Bodies. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Barbara Faye Wallace; son, Ronald (Brenda) Wallace of Jacksonville; daughter, Jacquelyn (Raymond) Thomas of Middleburg; grandchildren, Nicole Dragoo, Lindsey Thomas, Shawn Thomas, Lauren Thomas and Emiley Wallace; great-grandchildren, Tristan and Rayna Dragoo; sister-in-law, Betty Jacobs; sisters, Susan (George) Owen and Betty Folsom and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18 2011 at the Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32218 with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Hospice of N.E. Florida. Please sign the family's online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring Street, Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.