Gilber Rosco Wallace , July 07, 1946 — January 27, 2019

Gilber Rosco Wallace (Glen Carbon, Illinois, IL) July 07, 1946 January 27, 2019 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
Gilber Rosco Wallace Obituary Photo

Birth date: July 07, 1946

Death date: January 27, 2019

Death place: Glen Carbon, Illinois(IL), USA

Funeral Home: Irwin Chapel Funeral Home

Gilbert Roscoe Wallace, age 72, of Granite City, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Gilbert was born on July 7, 1946 in Dover, TN, a son of the late Dillon Wallace and Ruth Laydell (Warnick) Wallace. Gilbert was a Vietnam Veteran who proudly served with the 101st Airborne Division in the United States Army.

During his tour of duty he was awarded the Bronze Star. On August 13, 1970, Gilbert married Brenda Joyce Knight, the love of his life in Granite City, IL. Gilbert retired from Metro East Industries in Alorton, IL, as a supervisor.

His greatest joy was hunting and spending time on his property in Grassy, MO. Gilbert was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a friend to many. He loved life, he loved to laugh, but most of all he loved his family.

He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. In addition to his parents, Gilbert was preceded in death by his brother, Herald Gene Wallace. He is survived by his devoted wife of forty-eight years, Brenda Wallace of Granite City, IL; loving children, Laura (Mike) Gordon and Jeff (Lisa Staggs) Wallace, both of Granite City, IL; proud grandfather to Emily, Katelyn and Bo; extended family and many dear friends.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road, Granite City, IL. In celebration of his life, funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Irwin Chapel, Granite City, IL. Gilbert will be laid to rest at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO, with full military honors conducted by the Unites States Army.

Memorial donations may be given to D.A.V. (Disabled American Veterans). Donations will be accepted at the funeral chapel. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.

irwinchapel.com. To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of Gilbert Wallace, please visit our Tribute Store.

If you found any mistakes, or you would like to add/remove to this obituary, please contact us by email: info@obituary.memorial. We never ask money for this.

death notice Gilber Rosco Wallace July 07, 1946 — January 27, 2019

obituary notice Gilber Rosco Wallace July 07, 1946 — January 27, 2019

City Glen Carbon is located in the Illinois. This city is one of the oldest cities in the United States. It has its own architecture, attractions, the beauty of nature which attracts a huge number of tourists.

Glen Carbon is recognized by the huge number of celebrities born here who have become famous not only in the United States, but all over the world. However, Glen Carbon is not only famous for its celebrities. This city is also home to a huge number of people, all of whom have their own story to tell. Finding out the story of a public person is easy: just use an Internet search and you will find all the necessary information in front of you. With non-public people, everything is somewhat more complicated: about them not so much information in the public domain, but it still is. For example, using search services, you can learn the history of the deceased person and find his obituary.

Other obituaries from this town

Andre Kjohnson Maxine Stephens Of Collinsville Illinois Rosali Griffey Felicia Fifer Jackie Hayes Keel Of Caseyville Illinois Andre And Marczak Lina Williams Of Granite City Illinois L Verne May Rupprecht Richard T Kissel Sr Of Troy Illinois Jac Le Paschedag Patricia Patt Alexandr Arias Rosemar George Ceci Ebarnes Jr Warren Clayton Miller Jr Of Fulton Missouri James Edward Evans Of Glen Carbon Illinois Edwar Hholshouser Rober F Bo Pare Nicol Mari Lupton Rube Ybarra Sandr Swilley

This page is a cache taken from the public sources. We do not own or modify obituary in any way. All copyright belongs to the respective owners. Go to funeral home website to view original page.

Share obituary

Search obituaries