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Donald Lee Wallace Jr.
Donald Lee Wallace Jr., 61, a government affairs consultant, died at home on Tuesday, June 20, 2006, surrounded by his loving family.
Don was born in Florence, Alabama, September 6, 1944. He attended public schools and graduated from the University of North Alabama in 1967 with a B.S. degree in political science and history. While in college and following graduation, Don was on the staff of former Congressman Robert E. Jones (D-AL), Chairman of the House Public Works & Transportation Committee. Upon graduation, Don entered the U.S. Army and served until 1969, being discharged as a captain. His tour of duty included 13 months in Korea where he served in the 7th Infantry Division.
Don began his work in government affairs in 1971, serving as Executive Vice President of the Cotton Warehouse Association of America. He also served as Vice President and Washington Representative for the American Sugar Cane League since 1978. As the senior statesman of the sugar industry, he was revered for his sage advice. For over 20 years, he has represented Service Corporation International, the largest funeral home/cemetery company in the world, and has been successful in representing their interests before both state and federal regulatory agencies. His government relations firm, Don Wallace Associates, Inc., represented a broad spectrum of clients ranging from major commodity interests to New York Stock Exchange corporations.
Don was a member of Congressional Country Club, Burning Tree Club and the 116 Club. Don was a member of Holy Trinity Church, Georgetown, and was a contributing member to the First Methodist Church of Florence, Alabama. As a child of Christ, Don was a faithful, loving and giving church member who touched the lives of so many. As a friend, Don was loved for his kindness, his generosity and his warm sense of humor. Don was a 35-year survivor of Hodgkin's disease who embraced life fiercely. He embodied the term "southern gentleman" and was admired by all who knew him for his charm, grace and zest for life.
Don is survived by his wife, Laurie, and their daughters, Laurelie and Katherine, who live in McLean, Virginia; his parents, Donald Wallace, Sr. and Ellen Bass Wallace of Florence, Alabama; and his brother Richard H. Wallace of Killen, Alabama. As a husband and father, Don was a rock and a sculptor. He was the foundation of a loving family who instilled his loved ones with a character that will shine for generations.
Don Wallace, you will be sorely missed.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1944 - 2006 (61 years)
d. 30 Oct 2009, Killeen, Lauderdale County, Alabama