Lelvin Wallace McDonald, Jr.

Lelvin “Wallace” McDonald, Jr., 72 years of age, born in Blue Island, IL, November 5, 1951, passed away January 21, 2024, at Columbus Hospice, Columbus, Georgia. He was a resident of Columbus, Georgia.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 27th, at River of Life Church, 509 Idle Hour Drive, Phenix City, AL 36867 at 2:00 p.m.

He is preceded in death by his father, Lelvin McDonald, Sr., his mother, Golden McDonald, a younger brother, Richard Scott McDonald, and his wives, Shirley and Theresa.

Wallace was the second oldest of 9 siblings: Evelyn Goodson of Smith Station, AL; Wayne (Anne) of Hickory, NC; Kenneth of Salem, AL; John of Waverly Hall, GA; Joyce Chocklett of Smith Station, AL; Sandra Fuller (Don) of Salem, AL; David (Nelda) of Waverly Hall, GA.

Wallace was uncle to numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. He was loved by all.

Wallace was one of a kind who entertained his family with wild tales. He had a very colorful and vivid imagination spinning tales of his life’s adventures.

Wallace’s lifelong occupation was driving semi-trailer freight trucks delivering freight nationwide, until he became a double-amputee losing both legs due to poor circulation. He never let the loss of limbs get him down and he kept his sense of humor to the end. He could do whatever he put his mind to and never complained about his handicap.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.