Obituary of Roy Junior Wallace

Mr. Roy Junior Wallace, age 91, a resident of Auburndale passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at home with family by his side. Mr. Wallace was born October 26, 1925 in Auglaize County, Ohio to Wardner Leroy and Mary Ruth (Weiser) Wallace. Mr. Wallace was a Florida resident since 1957 coming from Ohio. He lived in Bradenton, FL until the early 2000's and then moved to Auburndale. He was a retired machinist with American Beryllium, Co., and a retired Postal carrier. Roy was a United States Army Veteran where he served as a Corporal in WWII and a Purple Heart recipient. He was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Auburndale and the Winter Haven American Legion Post 8. He enjoyed being with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; son - Thomas Wardner Wallace; 4 brothers & 4 sisters. Roy is survived by his loving & devoted family; Wife of 69 yrs: Mary Wallace of Auburndale Children: Peggy Wallace (daughter-in-law) of San Antonio, TX Carl (Linda) Wallace of Bradenton, FL Rebecca (Michael) Neff of Sparta, NC Roy Douglas (Linda) Wallace of Severn, MD Sally (David) Simmons of Auburndale, FL Alice (Guy) Heyl of Lakeland, FL 2 Sisters: Alberta Fulkerson and Florence (Kenny) Whisman of Ohio 16 Grandchildren, 27 Great-Grandchildren, and 1 Great-Great Grandchild