William Cline Wallace

William Cline Wallace 1942-2016. Born in Pensacola, Florida to William A. Wallace and Ada M. Wallace, William (Bill) Wallace spent his life close to his family on the panhandle. A graduate of Pensacola High School, he served in the United States Army and the Army Reserve. Married in 1967 to Gloria Vallia, Bill made a career in Pensacola in the furniture business in both retail and later as a sales representative. Over the course of his career, Bill made many friends across North Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia. He found true joy in encouraging others in his field, especially younger sales associates, to aspire for a positive attitude and to seek to be the best they could be no matter their circumstances. Bill possessed a quick wit, a kind spirit, and a genuine desire to see others succeed. He loved his family and his dear friends very much, and he never counted it a sacrifice to help them in any way he could. He will be remembered for modeling the value of a good sense of humor, a joy in simplicity, and a constant desire for honesty and integrity in dealing with all people. Bill held the Christian faith dear, and he generously and yet without pretense encouraged his family to make their faith a priority in all their lives. He is survived by his mother, Ada Wallace; his wife, Gloria Wallace; two sons, Jason Wallace (wife, Meg), and Jonathan Wallace (wife, Angela); and three beloved grandsons, William Jackson Wallace, Albert Reese Wallace, and John Cooper Wallace. The family would like to extend a special heart-felt thank you to Dr. Tarek Eldawy of Sacred Heart Cancer Center, to the nursing care team at Sacred Heart, and the physical and occupational therapists who worked so patiently with him. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society in memory of William Cline Wallace. (800-227-2345/donate.cancer.org) Visitation will be held Saturday, April 9, 2016 beginning at 4:00 p.m. with the memorial service at 6:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Dr. Dale Patterson officiating. FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME NORTH, 1000 Hwy 29S, Cantonment, FL is in charge of arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com

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William Cline Wallace

October 26, 1942 - April 6, 2016