Jerry Wallace

JERRY WALLACE, affectionately known as “Jake” to some of his closest friends, was born on Saturday, November 3, 1945, in Steelton, Pennsylvania. He was the beloved fifth child of six children from the union of the late Richard Wallace and the late Marie Johnson-Wallace. Jerry initiated his spiritual journey at the age of ten at Beulah Baptist Church on Wilmer Street in Steelton, where he was baptized by Reverend Wallace Carter. He actively contributed to several ministries, including Culinary, Security, Trustee and was also a member of the Men's Bible Study Group. Jerry graduated from Steelton-Highspire High School in 1964. After graduating, he was drafted into the United States Army, where his service took him on a tour to Vietnam in 1966. After leaving the military, Muth & Mumma Dental Laboratory of Harrisburg employed Jerry as a dental technician advancing his career to General Manager of the company with forty-six years of service. On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 1:35 P.M., Jerry peacefully transitioned into eternal life. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by five siblings, Willie “Chuck” Wallace, Rose Hubbard, Louise Cook, Georgianne Manning and Shirley McKenion. Jerry leaves behind his loving wife of fifty-five years and nine months, Dale Wallace; son, Jeff Harris (Felicia) of Melbourne, FL; and daughter, Stacey Wallace of Harrisburg, PA. Notably, he shared an unparalleled bond with his children, Jeff and Stacey. He will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Chase Wallace, Isaiah Danner, Drakkari Brooks, Sabrina Ducksworth-Brown, Ashley and Jayden Harris; three great-grandchildren; special nephew, Jamie Wallace (Dinah) of Tampa, FL; special niece, Whitley Johnson of Mechanicsburg, PA; five siblings, Bertha Johnson of Tampa, FL, Rachele Powell (Gary), Delores McArthur of Steelton, PA, Darryl Murray (Karen) of Manteca, CA, and Dennis Wallace of Wilmington, DE; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLICK ON THE SHARE A MEMORY TAB TO POST VIDEOS, SHARE MEMORIES, CONDOLENCES, REFLECTIONS OR SIMPLY LEAVE YOUR NAME.

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Jerry Wallace

November 3, 1945 - November 20, 2024