Bill Text: IL HR0488 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the passing of Charles Lee Wallace Sr. of Decatur.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-10-19 - Resolution Adopted [HR0488 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-HR0488-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Charles
Lee Wallace Sr. of Decatur, who passed away on September 21,
2021; and
WHEREAS, Charles Wallace was born to Wellington Sr. and
Ruby Wallace in Decatur on August 18, 1936; he served in the
U.S. Marine Corps, joining in May 1954, where he received his
general education diploma; he married Roberta Colleen Allen in
Decatur on January 19, 1980; and
WHEREAS, Charles Wallace retired from Wagner's
Castings/Intermet after 30 years; he continued doing custodial
work at Central Christian Church for 13 years; he then worked
for Baby Talk, where he drove the van for their many programs;
lastly, he was a part of the maintenance team at McDonald's,
where he worked until his passing; and
WHEREAS, Charles Wallace committed to his faith in the
1980s and began working in the ministry; he was ordained and
became a pastor with the Church of the Living God CWFF in
Springfield in August 1993; he served in many ministry
leadership positions over the next 20 years; he attended GT
Church, where he enjoyed cooking breakfast, and Riverside

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Baptist Church for the remainder of his life; and
WHEREAS, Charles Wallace served as president of the
Shelbyville Horseshoe Club; he loved pitching horseshoes and
won many awards; he belonged to Golden K Kiwanis, where he
received many awards and served as the first Black president
of the organization; he bought his own customized Santa suit
and loved playing Santa for years; he repaired and rebuilt
bikes to give to children; he enjoyed watching WWE with his son
and grandchildren, watching cowboy movies, and fishing and
giving away whatever he caught; he loved his wife and loved
spending time with his children and grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Charles Wallace was preceded in death by his
daughter, Lacie Marie Wallace; his parents; an infant sibling;
his sister-in-law, Elsie Wallace; and his son-in-law, James
Walker Sr.; and
WHEREAS, Charles Wallace is survived by his wife of 41
years, Roberta "Robin" Wallace; his children, Victoria Walker,
Gail (Don) Plunkett, Brenda (Steve) Fox, Charles (Theresa)
Wallace Jr., Karen (Greg) Mond, Gregory Turner, Marty Turner,
Charles (Jill) Mitchell, Christine Phillips, Jacob (Jennifer)
Wallace, and Kirbie (Jimmie) Wallace; his 45 grandchildren;
his many great-grandchildren; his brother, Wellington Wallace
Jr.; his former spouse, Doris Wallace; his bonus son, Joe Ray;

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his special buddy, Terry Bowers; and a host of other family and
friends; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we mourn the passing of Charles Lee Wallace Sr. and extend our
sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew
and loved him; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Charles Wallace as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.