Robert Wallace Obituary

Robert J. "Bob" Wallace SUMMERVILLE - Robert J. "Bob" Wallace, 82, of Summerville, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at the Hospice Center of Charleston, Mount Pleasant. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 1 o'clock at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 316 West Carolina Avenue, Summerville, SC. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to: American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406 or American Heart Association, 409 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403. Bob was born March 27, 1930 in West Monroe, Louisiana, son of the late Joseph H. Wallace and Esther Wallace Pierce. He was a graduate of Neville High School in West Monroe, Louisiana and attended L.S.U and Texas Christian University. He was a member of R.C.C.J. (Radio Control Club of Jacksonville, Florida). He enjoyed radio controlled air planes, golfing and was also a ham operator. He retired from Lockheed Martin Corporation as Assistant Resident Director, working for more than 31 years in the missile and space industry. Bob was also a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Summerville, SC. Surviving in addition to his wife, Barbara Hagell Wallace are: three daughters: Lynda W. Gantt of Columbia, SC, Susan W. Hoppe (Dale) of Bluffton, SC and Patricia W. Garrett (Don) of LaQuinta, IL and one step son: Kirk J. Rosborough of Jacksonville, FL, four grandchildren: Rodney W. Gantt of Columbia, SC, Colby W. Gantt (Dani) of Columbia, SC, Wesley A. Melton of Clarksville, TN and Corey A. Whittington of Charleston, SC. He was predeceased by his first wife: Clover Hester Wallace. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston