James E. Wallace

November 6, 1935 - March 4, 2018

Age 82, of Wilmington, IL left this earth suddenly and peacefully Sunday, March 4, 2018 at his home and walked thru the gates of heaven into the arms of Jesus and a grand reunion with his parents, brother, son, and grandson. He was born November 6, 1935 in Harrisburg, IL, a son of Harry and Ruby (nee Burroughs) Wallace. He married the love of his life, Frances Klein on June 15, 1968 in Peoria, IL. He is survived by his wife of forty-nine years; daughter, Cindy Carr; son-in-law, Dan Carr; two grandsons, Kevin (Amanda) Carr and Kyle Carr; three great-grandchildren, Jocelyn, Kody, and Alayna Carr; two sisters, Delores Hatcher and Judy Chandler, both of FL; niece, Kim (Paul) Signorelli of Colorado Springs, CO; nephew, Michael (Mary Beth) Wallace of Long Branch, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. He graduated from Harrisburg, IL High with the Class of 1953. He was employed by Caterpillar, Inc. for thirty-five years, his last job being Tool Room Superintendent. Preceding him in death were his parents, Harry and Ruby Wallace; brother, Jack Wallace; son, Scott Wallace; and grandson, Korey Carr. He was a wonderful baritone/bass singer and performed in several Southern Gospel groups and on the radio in Harrisburg. James was in a Caterpillar production of My Fair Lady and in a quartet for the Sound of Music and had great acting ability. He also played bass guitar and sang at local churches. He was a member of the Christian Life Assembly of God in Diamond, IL. He enjoyed raising and racing quarter horses and Thoroughbred horses with a trainer taking them to New York, Chicago, Oklahoma, Michigan, and Kansas. He loved to build furniture and had many projects. Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of his life will be held at Christian Life Assembly of God: 2960 E. Division, Diamond, IL 60416, on Friday, March 9, 2018 with visitation from 4:00-6:00 p.m. and services beginning at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be directed to the Christian Life Assembly of God.