JAMES LAMAR WALLACE

Aug. 18, 1932 –   March 7, 2025

James Lamar “Jim” Wallace, 92, loving husband to Julia Cartwright Wallace, of Clemson, S.C., passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025.

Born in Luverne, he was the son of the late James Lenox Wallace and Trudie Estelle Graydon Wallace. Jim attended Auburn University and proudly served his country in the United States Army as a member of the 82nd Airborne. Jim had a long career as an insurance investigator. Mr. Wallace was a faithful member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Chattanooga, Tenn., and most recently, All Saint’s Episcopal Church in River Ridge, La. Jim was a committed servant and held many leadership roles in each of his home churches. He will always be remembered for his contagious laugh and abundant positivity. Those who knew him will have fond memories of seeing him on his daily three-mile walks, rain or shine, in his famous wide-brimmed hat. Jim was an avid Atlanta Braves and Auburn Tiger’s fan. He was warm and welcoming to all, having never met a stranger – just a friend he had not spoken with yet.

He is survived by his wife, Julia Cartwright Wallace; sons, James Patrick Wallace (Tami) of Nashville, and Julian Craig Wallace (Jerae) of Clemson, S.C.; six grandchildren, Matthew, Anne Marie, Andrew, Shelby, Graydon and Samuel; and his brothers, Ronny Wallace, Bobby Wallace and Billy Wallace of Alabama.

Jim was predeceased by his parents and his sisters, Betty Palomino and Lynette Gerchy.

Services to celebrate Jim’s life will be held at a later date in Alabama and Chattanooga.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oconee Memorial Hospital Foundation, Cottingham Hospice House, 298 Memorial Drive, Seneca, SC 29672.