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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 honroed 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