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Allen Jackson Wallace, 82, of Locust, NC passed away after a long battle with cancer
on December 25, 2025, at home. Allen was born on October 16, 1943, in Charlotte,
NC, to the late Homer Jackson Wallace and Mary Penningar Wallace. He was a loving
husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Allen graduated from
Bethel High School, Midland, NC and served in the Air National Guard. He worked at
IBM, Little Heating & Air and he owned and operated The Parfait Place, Mint Hill, NC
and Aggie’s Grill, Hickory Grove, NC. He opened the Sundae Shop, Midland, NC in
1976. In 1998, He opened Wallace Produce, a country produce and flower and plant
store, in Albemarle, NC which he & his wife, Pat, operated until they retired in 2005.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Midland, Midland, NC for many years. In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Homer Wallace.
He loved fishing, taking care of his yard, and piddling in his shop working on fixing
various things.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Wallace (Pat), and his children, Jason Wallace
(Tasha); John Wallace (Kelly); and Katherine Rigdon (Cyrus Klaesi) and stepchildren:
Tommy Hughes (Kelly) and Cheryl Morgan (David). He is also survived by his
Grandchildren: Kayla Wallace, Jett Wallace, Samuel Rigdon, Grace Rigdon, Noah
Rigdon, Lakeley Wallace; and step-grandchildren; Kenna Klaesi, Kellen Hughes
(Kelsey); Kendall Hughes, Amber Hughes; Tyler Morgan (Emily); Shane Morgan
(Taylor); and great-grandchildren, Oliver Wallace, Knox Thomas Hughes, and David
Solomon Morgan.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectively request that donations be made to St. Jude
(www.stjude.org) or The Sandbox (an organization that is dedicated to helping children
with special needs) in honor of granddaughter Amber Hughes.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at First
Baptist Church, Midland, NC, with a small reception at 12:00 p.m. Carolina Cremation –
Concord, NC, is assisting the Wallace Family.
Carolina Cremation is honored to serve the Wallace family. Online condolences may be made at www. carolinacremation.com.
Becky Glosson says
Pat and family, We are so sorry to lose Allen. Our thoughts are with you during this time. He leaves so many good memories behind for all of us to cherish.
Clara Brown says
Pat, so sad to hear this news. I enjoyed our last get-together, spending time with you & Sylvia while Allen got to know Robert. Allen was a true gentleman & I know his family will have great memories of their time spent with him & with you!
Clara Brown says
Pat, so sad to hear this news. I enjoyed our last get-together, spending time with you & Sylvia while Allen got to know Robert. Allen was a true gentleman & I know his family will have great memories of their time spent with him & with you!
Sandra Owens says
John, Kelly, Lakeley and family: Steve and I send our condolences and love. We are praying for peace and comfort in this sad time of loss.
Sandra/Steve Owens
Julie Smith says
I remember meeting Allen for the first time. This sweet man walked across the road to see what was going on at the house across the street when we were in tge process of buying it. I knew that God brought us to the right house because we were surrounded by amazing neighbors. I wish we got to visit more but I love getting to chat in our yard when we could or wave in passing. Allen was such an example to loving what God gave you and taking care of it. His yard was always so beautiful. I loved walking my baby while he was out mowing and waving to him. Many times he woukd stop to chat, always saying, “hes getting so big”. He’s going to be so missed!!! God bless your sweet family Allen!
Tasha Wallace says
At a ripe age of 16 I joined in Sunday family meals at Mamaw Wallace’s home.
Allen & the family always made me feel like I was apart of the family , years before Jason & I married.
He was a humble , kind , soft spoken man of few words.
I enjoyed when he’d share stories.
One of my favs he told was the brief case with a black snake in it left at the cross road in Midland as a prank. 😂
His laughter, love for his family will always be remembered.
He wasn’t a prideful person, but he was very proud & loved each of you: Jason, John, Katherine; His wife & grandchildren too.
All that knew Allen, you’re apart of that Sunday dinner, or wherever you experienced life with him, we all have him apart of us , those moments with us.
When we see each other, we all can see & relate to each other because of Allen.
I think Allen would want us all to take time to gather around a table for meals , stories, love & laughter & to stay humble & kind.
Carol McCloud says
Words of sympathy feel inadequate in expressing grief and sorrow for a loss so great. Allen was sweet and always kind to us. Could not have asked for a better father in law for our daughter. Sending a warm embrace and all my love during this sad time.
Lana Drake says
Pat and family…I am deeply saddened to hear about Allen…My prayers are for you and all his children and family…He was a sweet man and a good friend to my late husband (Joe). they both graduated from Bethel High School together…May God Bless you all…
April Gates says
Our deepest condolences on your loss. May the love and support of family and friends bring you comfort during this time.
Gail Helms Austin says
My sincerest condolences to Pat and each family member in the loss of their truly loved one. During the years from 7th thru 12th grade at Bethel School and occasionally at classmate get-togethers, I remember Allen’s personality as unchanged. He was quiet, unassuming and kind. He thought before he spoke and the words he had to say landed well on the listener’s ears. He was popular and well liked by his classmates as apparent by being voted Most Handsome our senior year. The obit picture of Allen is a perfect choice. His smile is, as it always was, so genuine and it lights up his face. Allen’s passing leaves a void in the hearts of all of us who knew and loved him.
Sylvia says
Pat, I am so so sorry to hear of Allen’s passing. I didn’t know him very well, but he was always kind and caring whenever I saw him. I was grateful you found him. You are in my prayers Pat. I love you!