Obituary of David Wallace

David Rudd Wallace, 85, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2008 in Runk & Pratt Nursing Home. He was the husband of Jean Desmond Wallace. Born April 11, 1923 in Lynchburg, he was the a son of the late Archie A and Hattie Rudd Wallace and his step-mother, Margie Holly Wallace. He was a retired accountant from Montague-Betts Company and a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. Dave was a veteran of World War II, serving his country in the European Theatre. He was a graduate of E.C. Glass High School and the University of Virginia where he was a life member of the Alumni Association. He was a long time docent of Lynchburg Museum System and Poplar Forest. He was an avid historian of local history and spoke to numerous civic groups. He also served as a Mended Heart visitor. In addition to his wife, Jean, he is survived by one sister, L. Virginia Weber of Lynchburg and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Martha Kathryn Wallace. A mass of resurrection will be held Friday , October 10, 2008 at 11:00 AM in Holy Cross Catholic Church, with Monsignor Kenneth Rush officiating . A reception will follow the service in the church commons. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 PM at Diuguid Wiggington Chapel. A rosary will be said at 7:30 PM. Interment will be in Fort Hill Memorial Park following the church reception. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Catholic Church, 710 Clay Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504 or a charity of your choice. Diuguid Funeral Service-Wiggington Chapel (811 Wiggington Rd.) 434-385-8900, is serving the family.