He was a dedicated cook at “Deborah Fish and Chicken” in Gastonia, NC. He was a loving husband for fifteen years, a devoted step-father and caring grandfather. To know Johnny is to know he was a die-hard Washington Redskins fan. He served faithfully as a member of Holy Jerusalem Life Changing Ministry where he was a deacon and armor bearer. He was a devoted husband, stepfather, grandfather, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend to many.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Martha Adams Wallace and Marvin “Shot” Wallace; two sisters: Barbara Wallace and Rosa Lee Cook; two brothers: James “Bo Diddley” Adams and Donald Ray “Shakey Baby” Wallace; two nephews: Richard Wallace and Little Marvin Wallace.
He leaves to cherish his memories to his wife, teacher: Brenda Wallace; step-children: Shamell “Artie” Morrison and Joshua Sturgis, Danielle (Eric) Brice all of Gastonia, NC and Kenya Morrison of Bessemer City, NC; three brothers: Marvin Wallace of Gastonia, NC, Ronald Wallace of Shelby, NC and Jeffery (Bernice) Wallace of Albany, GA; one sister: Jocelyn Smith of Dallas, NC; step mother: Mattie Wallace; three step-sisters: Deborah Mason, Wendy Mason and Carolyn Mason all of Gastonia, NC; one step brother: Anthony Wallace of Clover, SC; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; special cousin: Myrtle McCleave; two aunts: Georgia Mae Setzer and Bessie Anderson, one uncle: James “Sonny Boy” Setzer; special friends: Pastor Arthur McDowell, Brother Stanley Edwards and Arv “Mark” Hall and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Walk thru viewing: Monday; September 28, 2020 at the funeral home from 4 until 8
Funeral: Tuesday; September 29, 2020; 2:00 p.m.; City of David Church-2500 Crescent Lane, Gastonia
Visitation: thirty minutes before the service at the church