James Wallace

James Franklin Wallace, 81, of Georgetown, passed away early Saturday, September 20, 2014, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 25, 1932, the son of Murl Oliver and Bess {Duncan} Wallace of Armstrong, IL. He was united in marriage to Joyce Rose Galyen on June 23 1963, in Georgetown. She survives. Other survivors include: his sons, Kevin (Erin) Wallace, of California, MD, and Chad (DeAnna) Wallace of Monticello, IL; his grandchildren, Ethan James, Addison Michelle, & Alexander James Edward Wallace; and several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Margaret (Bill) Brown of Hillery, IL. Jim graduated from Armstrong High School and served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was employed by Sears Roebuck in Danville for 46 years, retiring in 1998. He was a member of the Georgetown Lions Club and served as President and Secretary of the local club, as well as, District 1E Governor. He attended the Georgetown United Methodist Church and sang in the choir for many years. Jim & Joyce spent many happy years at their vacation home on Lake Holiday Hideaway, IN, and enjoyed fishing & boating on the lake and having cookouts with friends & family. He was also an avid gardener and had an envious vegetable garden. They enjoyed traveling with friends and family and visiting with the many friends they made through his Lions Club affiliation. Visitation will be held 4pm-8pm, Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at Sunsets Houghton-Leasure Funeral Home, Georgetown. A celebration of Jims life will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, September 25, 2014, at Georgetown United Methodist Church with Matt Filicsky officiating. He will be laid to rest in Georgetown Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given in his name to Georgetown United Methodist Church Renovation Fund or The Lions of Illinois Foundation.