APRIL 21, 1938 – APRIL 16, 2018
Gale Wayne Wallace of Silver Spring, MD, went to be with his Lord on April 16, 2018—just five days before his 80th birthday. He passed peacefully at home with his beloved wife, Joyce, by his side.
Born and raised in Amarillo, TX, Mr. Wallace attained a bachelor’s degree in speech and religion at Baylor University, and a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He pastored thriving churches in Omaha, NE, and Wichita, KS, then later became an investment advisor, relocating to Maryland. He worked in the investment and real estate business for over 47 years, and designed and taught financial courses offered by over 40 organizations. In addition to his financial activities, he was the featured speaker on a weekly Bible-centered radio broadcast, entitled “Praise Him,” for 25 years. He was a master Bible teacher who loved the Word of God, and was the mentor of many students.
Mr. Wallace was a man of intellect and creativity. He will be remembered by many for his playful sense of humor, his love of people, and his zest for life. He will be greatly missed by Joyce, the wife he cherished for 28 years, who shared with him both home and business life, love of teaching the Bible, and the love of reading and studying God’s Word.
Survivors include six daughters: Cynthia Edwards of Kansas City, KS, Rebecca Ayers (Munsey) of Arvada, CO, Kelli Wallace of Denver, CO, Tiffany Williams (Ken) of Wilmington, NC, Stephanie Lawson (Rob) of Wilmington, NC, and Melissa Wallace; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents: Wade and Agnes Wallace; four brothers: Mark Wallace, Leonard Wallace, Fay Wallace, and Roy Wallace; three sisters: Audrey Pekala, Irene Malone, and Ruth Snelling; and his grandson: Austin Ayers.
Visitation services will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, at Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home, 11800 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday in the chapel at Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home, followed by interment at George Washington Cemetery in Adelphi, MD.
