David Carrol Wallace

David Carrol Wallace, born on March 1, 1924, ended his long journey through life on May 2, 2015. He was born in Driftwood, Texas, to Willie and Eustace Wallace, and passed peacefully at his home with his family in Leander, Texas. He was preceded in death by both parents, all nine of his siblings, and his beloved wife of 70 years, Norma. He is survived by his three children Carolyn Hutto Wallace with husband Charles, Joe Wayne Wallace, with wife Nancy, and Stephen Alan Wallace, with his wife Debra. He was also blessed to be survived by 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren.

David was farm boy from a family of 12 before the world knew the word Depression. He was a soldier when it looked like the world would end, and a father and husband by the time the good guys won. He was an independent businessman (emphasis on independent) for most of life, but one that never cheated, stole, or lied.

He owned and managed Wallace Mobil Service Station on Burnet Road from 1956 until the business closed in 1985. Both of his sons, as well as several young nephews and grand- nephews held their first jobs working at his thriving and friendly neighborhood station.

D.C., as he was often called, treated everyone fairly in spite of the prejudices he had learned in his southern youth, and he always told people exactly what he thought. He was conservative, but he was also compassionate, and helped family and stranger alike whenever he could. Many a hapless or helpless customer or relative was the beneficiary of his pro bono kindness.

He was the best of fathers who taught his kids not with force or fear, but with kindness and example. He told them to always care about others, always tell the truth, and never back down from a fight. He also taught his kids that the consequences of fear were so much worse than anything that would happen if you went down swinging.

D.C. was a fisherman, a hunter, an author, and a cowboy on the side. He was never lost or scared and he always knew the way home...until his Norma died. After that, he spent all of his remaining days looking for the path she had taken. Saturday, May 2nd he found the trail's end, and his job was done.

The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice for their compassionate care. They would also like to thank Senior Sitters, who sent three angels, Annabelle, Oscar, and Minnie to care for D.C. in his final days.

Memorial services will be conducted at ten o’clock in the morning on Saturday, the 16 of May 2015, in the Colonial Chapel of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas.

In lieu of flowers and the customary remembrances, memorials and donations may be sent to charity of your choice.

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