Coy, of Wilmington, died at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center. He was born the second oldest of five children. His parents were Coy Carlton Wallace, Sr. and Cornie Seawell Wallace.
Mr. Wallace had a long and varied career in business. In addition to an early job working as a long haul truck driver for Buffalo Bros., he also worked in automobile sales and finance in Lumberton. He moved to Wilmington in January 1942 to work as a welder building Liberty Ships for the North Carolina Shipbuilding Co. In 1946 Mr. Wallace and his younger brother, H.C. “Slim” Wallace, began operating their first Wallace Bros. service station at 17th and Dock St. In 1950, Wallace Bros. opened the first, new “state of the art” design Esso service station at 17th and Dawson St. Wallace Bros. developed a reputation for providing excellent service to their customers, and the business grew to operate three stations in the Wilmington area. Mr. Wallace became the sole owner of the Wallace Sunoco Station in the mid-1960s, and continued to operate the business until 1976. He also worked on several commercial real estate projects in the Wilmington area prior to his retirement.
Mr. Wallace was involved with a number of local activities and organizations. He was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church for over sixty years. He was also a member of St. John’s Masonic Lodge No.1. Mr. Wallace was also a member of the North Carolina Service Station Association. He was one of the first charter members of Wilmington Heath Club and Spa, where he could be regularly seen in the pool or sauna until late in his declining years.
Mr. Wallace was a friendly man who always had time for others. He seemed to always be in good humor, and was quick to share jokes and stories with all those around him. He was also well-known for the funny nicknames that he bestowed on friends, relatives and the places that he frequented. His good nature, along with his commitment to excellent customer service, made him both successful in business and fun to be with. He was a good neighbor and friend to many in the community.
Mr. Wallace is survived by his son, C.C. Wallace, 3rd and his wife, Joyce, of Los Angeles, CA, and his daughter, Judith Gail Young of Modesto, CA; grandchildren, Samuel and Gilead Nelson of Anchorage, AK, Lisa Miller of Wilmington, Jerome and Brenda Young of Modesto, CA; great-grandchildren Tucker and Haley Miller of Wilmington, Jessica Nelson of Anchorage, AK, and Nicky, Andrea and Katie Young of Modesto, CA. He is also survived by his sister, Rosa Lee Douglas and niece Nancy Lee Douglas, of Carthage; nephews Steve Wallace of Wilmington, David Wallace along with his wife Nancy and children Michael and Elizabeth of Greensboro; and first cousin James Marsh and his wife Mary of Elkin.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Hazel Marguerite Bryant Wallace.
Mr. Wallace had a long and varied career in business. In addition to an early job working as a long haul truck driver for Buffalo Bros., he also worked in automobile sales and finance in Lumberton. He moved to Wilmington in January 1942 to work as a welder building Liberty Ships for the North Carolina Shipbuilding Co. In 1946 Mr. Wallace and his younger brother, H.C. “Slim” Wallace, began operating their first Wallace Bros. service station at 17th and Dock St. In 1950, Wallace Bros. opened the first, new “state of the art” design Esso service station at 17th and Dawson St. Wallace Bros. developed a reputation for providing excellent service to their customers, and the business grew to operate three stations in the Wilmington area. Mr. Wallace became the sole owner of the Wallace Sunoco Station in the mid-1960s, and continued to operate the business until 1976. He also worked on several commercial real estate projects in the Wilmington area prior to his retirement.
Mr. Wallace was involved with a number of local activities and organizations. He was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church for over sixty years. He was also a member of St. John’s Masonic Lodge No.1. Mr. Wallace was also a member of the North Carolina Service Station Association. He was one of the first charter members of Wilmington Heath Club and Spa, where he could be regularly seen in the pool or sauna until late in his declining years.
Mr. Wallace was a friendly man who always had time for others. He seemed to always be in good humor, and was quick to share jokes and stories with all those around him. He was also well-known for the funny nicknames that he bestowed on friends, relatives and the places that he frequented. His good nature, along with his commitment to excellent customer service, made him both successful in business and fun to be with. He was a good neighbor and friend to many in the community.
Mr. Wallace is survived by his son, C.C. Wallace, 3rd and his wife, Joyce, of Los Angeles, CA, and his daughter, Judith Gail Young of Modesto, CA; grandchildren, Samuel and Gilead Nelson of Anchorage, AK, Lisa Miller of Wilmington, Jerome and Brenda Young of Modesto, CA; great-grandchildren Tucker and Haley Miller of Wilmington, Jessica Nelson of Anchorage, AK, and Nicky, Andrea and Katie Young of Modesto, CA. He is also survived by his sister, Rosa Lee Douglas and niece Nancy Lee Douglas, of Carthage; nephews Steve Wallace of Wilmington, David Wallace along with his wife Nancy and children Michael and Elizabeth of Greensboro; and first cousin James Marsh and his wife Mary of Elkin.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Hazel Marguerite Bryant Wallace.
Coy, of Wilmington, died at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center. He was born the second oldest of five children. His parents were Coy Carlton Wallace, Sr. and Cornie Seawell Wallace.
Mr. Wallace had a long and varied career in business. In addition to an early job working as a long haul truck driver for Buffalo Bros., he also worked in automobile sales and finance in Lumberton. He moved to Wilmington in January 1942 to work as a welder building Liberty Ships for the North Carolina Shipbuilding Co. In 1946 Mr. Wallace and his younger brother, H.C. “Slim” Wallace, began operating their first Wallace Bros. service station at 17th and Dock St. In 1950, Wallace Bros. opened the first, new “state of the art” design Esso service station at 17th and Dawson St. Wallace Bros. developed a reputation for providing excellent service to their customers, and the business grew to operate three stations in the Wilmington area. Mr. Wallace became the sole owner of the Wallace Sunoco Station in the mid-1960s, and continued to operate the business until 1976. He also worked on several commercial real estate projects in the Wilmington area prior to his retirement.
Mr. Wallace was involved with a number of local activities and organizations. He was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church for over sixty years. He was also a member of St. John’s Masonic Lodge No.1. Mr. Wallace was also a member of the North Carolina Service Station Association. He was one of the first charter members of Wilmington Heath Club and Spa, where he could be regularly seen in the pool or sauna until late in his declining years.
Mr. Wallace was a friendly man who always had time for others. He seemed to always be in good humor, and was quick to share jokes and stories with all those around him. He was also well-known for the funny nicknames that he bestowed on friends, relatives and the places that he frequented. His good nature, along with his commitment to excellent customer service, made him both successful in business and fun to be with. He was a good neighbor and friend to many in the community.
Mr. Wallace is survived by his son, C.C. Wallace, 3rd and his wife, Joyce, of Los Angeles, CA, and his daughter, Judith Gail Young of Modesto, CA; grandchildren, Samuel and Gilead Nelson of Anchorage, AK, Lisa Miller of Wilmington, Jerome and Brenda Young of Modesto, CA; great-grandchildren Tucker and Haley Miller of Wilmington, Jessica Nelson of Anchorage, AK, and Nicky, Andrea and Katie Young of Modesto, CA. He is also survived by his sister, Rosa Lee Douglas and niece Nancy Lee Douglas, of Carthage; nephews Steve Wallace of Wilmington, David Wallace along with his wife Nancy and children Michael and Elizabeth of Greensboro; and first cousin James Marsh and his wife Mary of Elkin.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Hazel Marguerite Bryant Wallace.
Mr. Wallace had a long and varied career in business. In addition to an early job working as a long haul truck driver for Buffalo Bros., he also worked in automobile sales and finance in Lumberton. He moved to Wilmington in January 1942 to work as a welder building Liberty Ships for the North Carolina Shipbuilding Co. In 1946 Mr. Wallace and his younger brother, H.C. “Slim” Wallace, began operating their first Wallace Bros. service station at 17th and Dock St. In 1950, Wallace Bros. opened the first, new “state of the art” design Esso service station at 17th and Dawson St. Wallace Bros. developed a reputation for providing excellent service to their customers, and the business grew to operate three stations in the Wilmington area. Mr. Wallace became the sole owner of the Wallace Sunoco Station in the mid-1960s, and continued to operate the business until 1976. He also worked on several commercial real estate projects in the Wilmington area prior to his retirement.
Mr. Wallace was involved with a number of local activities and organizations. He was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church for over sixty years. He was also a member of St. John’s Masonic Lodge No.1. Mr. Wallace was also a member of the North Carolina Service Station Association. He was one of the first charter members of Wilmington Heath Club and Spa, where he could be regularly seen in the pool or sauna until late in his declining years.
Mr. Wallace was a friendly man who always had time for others. He seemed to always be in good humor, and was quick to share jokes and stories with all those around him. He was also well-known for the funny nicknames that he bestowed on friends, relatives and the places that he frequented. His good nature, along with his commitment to excellent customer service, made him both successful in business and fun to be with. He was a good neighbor and friend to many in the community.
Mr. Wallace is survived by his son, C.C. Wallace, 3rd and his wife, Joyce, of Los Angeles, CA, and his daughter, Judith Gail Young of Modesto, CA; grandchildren, Samuel and Gilead Nelson of Anchorage, AK, Lisa Miller of Wilmington, Jerome and Brenda Young of Modesto, CA; great-grandchildren Tucker and Haley Miller of Wilmington, Jessica Nelson of Anchorage, AK, and Nicky, Andrea and Katie Young of Modesto, CA. He is also survived by his sister, Rosa Lee Douglas and niece Nancy Lee Douglas, of Carthage; nephews Steve Wallace of Wilmington, David Wallace along with his wife Nancy and children Michael and Elizabeth of Greensboro; and first cousin James Marsh and his wife Mary of Elkin.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Hazel Marguerite Bryant Wallace.
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