Samuel Odell Wallace was born December 31, 1950 to O’Dell and Fannie Grace Wallace. He graduated from Weequahic High School in Newark, NJ. He was baptized at Trinity United Methodist Church in Newark, NJ and was a faithful member of Maxwell Chapel in Spartanburg, SC until his failing health.
Mr. Wallace was a guitar player with Jimmy Hendrix and James Brown during his earlier years. He also played the guitar for Maxwell Chapel and Hardy Chapel.
He received a black belt in martial arts.
He leaves to mourn his passing his: brothers, Earl Dean Wallace of Newark, New Jersey and O’Neal (Marilyn) Wallace of Charlotte North Carolina; Sisters, Alma Byrd, Jeanette McCormick and Mary Ann Kelly of Spartanburg, South Carolina and Janice (Jaycee) Rookard of Inman, South Carolina.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings, Odessa, Hessie Rebecca and John Wofford Wallace.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 11:00 am at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel.
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Sincere sympathy and prays to the family. My siblings and I remember Sammy when he attended Bethune High School. Fond memories of his quiet demeanor and his gentlemanly behavior
Praying 🙏 for the family he was a great person I'm happy i got to know he will be missed he with the heavenly father
To the family and friends of Samuel Wallace,I know he will be dearly missed,l will cherish the times we had ,we loved hiim, but God love him more,rest in peace my friend you earned your wings,and to the family you have my sincere condolences
My Deepest and Sincere Heartfelt Condolence to my First Cousins and Family. I have read the Story about Samuel in the Bible meaning God has Heard. Or Name of God. I say to You All to be absent from the Body is to be Present with the Lord. 2 Corinth 5:8 . I can say Dear Cousins Yes, You All was Your Brothers Keeper. Blessings full of Love that I am for certain Your Beloved Sammy Appreciated. My Dearest Cousin Sammy may You Rest well in the Arms of God,and in His Eternal Kingdom Forevermore. Love❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Cousin, Tiny and Family ......💜🙏🏽💜😔
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