James Franklin Wallace

James “Jim” Franklin Wallace, 71, of Indian Trail, departed his earthly home for his heavenly one on Friday, April 17, 2015. Jim was born on June 1, 1943, in Mecklenburg County, the son of Clyde and Norma Clyburn Wallace. He grew up Charlotte and graduated from Garinger High School. He went to work for Western Electric and then transferred to Southern Bell and AT&T where he worked in telecommunications until his retirement from there in 1990. On April 3, 1964, he married Carolyn Haywood at his mother’s home in Charlotte. He and his wife then opened their own business, Sundial Inc., where he continued in the telephone industry. He was proud of owning a true family business with his wife, daughter, and two sons until 2005 when the business was sold and he truly retired. Jim enjoyed gardening and fishing, but his real love was people and family, including his church family. His interests included anything his family wanted to do. All sports, including tennis and baseball, were favorites of his right along with the numerous “tea parties” that the girls wanted to have. Jim is survived by his wife, Carolyn, of Indian Trail; four children: Linda Rape (husband James) of Indian Trail and their daughter Hannah Teal of Indian Trail; Deborah Harris (husband Tom) of Indian Trail and their children Summer Austin (husband Daniel), Christian Harris, and Elijah Harris; David Wallace (wife Angie) of Marshville and their children Savannah and Isabella; and Scott Wallace (wife Ashley) of Monroe and their son Drake. Jim is also survived by a brother, Larry Wallace of Charlotte, and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Patsy Caston. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 21, at 3 pm at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 1417 Unionville - Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079. The family will receive friends at the church from 1 pm until the time of services. Interment will follow at Price Cemetery on Friendly Baptist Church Road in Indian Trail. In honor of Jim's service to others, memorials in his name would be appreciated to Charlotte Rescue Mission / Dove’s Nest, online at www.charlotterescuemission.org. Jim's family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for them. Please take a moment to leave a message or photo on Jim's memorial wall. Note that all submissions are reviewed and approved before appearing so please allow time for your submission to appear.

James Franklin Wallace

June 1, 1943 - April 17, 2015