Mr. Wallace was a Heavy Equipment Operator at Vulcan Materials in Grand Rivers and he was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Rene Wallace of Paducah; two sons, Jeremy Tate Winters (Jessica) of Princeton, KY, Jordan Wallace of Paducah; 2 brothers; 2 sisters; two grandchildren, Dylan Gray, Kyndra Winters; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Wallace and Dorothy (Watson) Wallace.
Private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions made to Mary Hall Ruddiman Canine Shelter, 24 Just A Mere Road, Marion, KY 42064.
You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle at www.hughesfuneral.com.
Hughes Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.
