On November 20, 1937, a baby boy was born to Edna Collins Wallace and Arthur Wallace.  They named him Edward Lee and he was the oldest of three children.

Edward accepted Christ at an early age at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Muskogee, Oklahoma.  He was a graduate of Historic Manual Training High School with the Class of "55".  After graduation, he joined the United States Air Force.   He was a Veterann of the Korean War and toured the country with an Air Force Talent Show [TOPS IN BLUE].  He received an Honorable discharge in 1959.  After leaving the Air Force, he made his home in Los Angeles, California.

His profession was Distribution Manager of an office supply company.  His passion was music.  Edward worked in the recording industry in various capacities.  He performed as background singer for many hit recordings in the 60's and 70's.  The lead artists included BB King, Tina Turner, Merry Clayton, Neil Diamond, Phil Spector, The Ojays, The Untouchables, Carol King, The Righteous Brothers and many more.  He attended Los Angeles City College, Langston University and Central State University in Edmond, Oklahoma.

After retiring, Edward returned to Muskogee and worked part-time for Big Lots until health issues no longer allowed him towork.  Although he often referred to himself as a life-long bachelor, he was a devoted mentor to young men and women in both his profession and his passion.  He encouraged them to get an education and be the best individuals possible.

On February 27, 2017, Edward took his last breath and secured eternal life.  He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.  He leaves to celebrate his life;  his brother, Arthur Wallace;  his sister, Vernita Wallace;  his half-sisters, Teresa Middleton and Sharon Hall;  his nephews, Dwayne Wallace, Jon Wallace, Charles Wallace and Nathan Jeffery;  he also leaves his friends for life, J. L .Johnson, Marcus Simmons, Norman Thompson, Dwayne Logan and a host of great-nieces, nephews, cousins and other friends.

A Memorial Ceremony for Mr. Wallace will be on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. in the Fort Gibson National Cemetery.