Harry Douglas “Doug” Wallace

Harry Douglas “Doug” Wallace, age 77 of Buford, GA died Monday, August 22, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 4:00 PM at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family asks contributions be made to: Relentless Pursuit Ministries International, Inc., PO Box 642, Hampton, GA 30228 or donate directly at http://relentlessinternational.org . Doug was preceded in death by his father Harry W. Wallace and son-in-law Brock A. Stanton. He is survived by his wife, Patricia A. Wallace; daughters, Jill Walker and son-in-law, Merrill Walker, Cindy Simmons and son-in-law, Chuck Simmons; sons, David D. Wallace, Woody Wallace and daughter-in-law, Jennifer Wallace; grandchildren, Allyson and Matt Boyle, Matthew and Jill Simmons, Sammie Simmons, Christopher and Bry Simmons, Andrew and Jenny Stanton, Zach and Lindsey Stanton, Ethan Wallace, and Reid Wallace; a number of great grandchildren; mother, Irene Wallace; sister, Marylin K. Wallace; brother, Nick Wallace and sister-in-law Kathy Wallace.  Doug was born in Washington County, Virginia on March 22, 1939 to Irene and Harry Wallace where he lived until 1950 when he moved with his family to Chicago, IL where he graduated from high school and then immediately joined the United States Marine Corps. He honorably served his country until 1960 when he joined the US space program at Cape Canaveral, FL. Doug retired in 2001 and settled in Buford, GA to enjoy his family. He attended Hebron Baptist Church in Dacula, GA where he belonged to the D.O.V.E.S Sunday School Class and gladly participated in the Frontline ministry until he suffered a stroke in 2014. Doug loved the Atlanta Braves. He liked to play golf. He often referred to Florida as the “promised land”. The Florida Gators held a special place in his heart. He taught us to love Jesus and to love people. He shared the love of Christ with others. He smiled a lot and always had a corny joke to share. He was a great listener and put others first. Doug was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother. He will be missed dearly. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924 Share memories of Doug at hamiltonmillchapel.com