Thomas L. Wallace

He was born July 27, 1940, the son of the late Hazel and Nester Wallace and was preceded in death by his wife Betsy and their son Chris.

Tom is survived by his son Tommy Wallace and wife Tina and grandchildren Jensen and Thomas Wallace.

He was a graduate of NHHS in 1959, Wilmington College in 1961, and East Carolina in 1969.  After graduating from Wilmington College, Tom taught at White Oak School in Onslow County, Old Dock in Columbus County, and Leland High School in Brunswick County.   After graduating from East Carolina University he began a career as an accountant working for several accounting firms.  Most recently he was an accountant for Windham and Company, CPA.  In his spare time he was an accomplished square dance caller.

Tom was a member of St. Andrews Covenant Presbyterian Church and was actively involved with the Boy Scouts, Compassionate Friends, Ham Radio Club, Civil Air Patrol (rank of Colonel and NC Wing Commander), 76ers Dance Group, and Hannah Block USO committee.

The family will receive friends at Andrews Market Street Chapel on Friday evening from 6 to 8 PM.

The funeral service will be at 11 AM, Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Andrews Market Street Chapel.

Interment will follow in Oakdale Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Cape Fear Council of Boy Scouts, or charity of one’s choice.