Jack Wallace

Marvin Williamson "Jack" Wallace, Jr., 77, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026. He was born on November 4, 1948, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to the late Marvin Williamson Wallace, Sr. and Betty McGraw Wallace. Growing up, he became active in numerous civic organizations. He was an active member of the Mint Hill Jaycees and Volunteer Fire Department. He also served on the Board of Deacons at Philadelphia Presbyterian Church while coaching their men's softball team. He served as Drum Major for the Independence High School marching band and graduated in their first senior class of 1967. He ran track, played basketball and baseball, and served on the student council. After high school, he attended the University of North Carolina-Charlotte and Central Piedmont Community College where he earned an associate's degree in computer science. He enlisted in the United States Army and extended his learning at Ft. Jackson Basic Training Camp. With the combination of active and reserve duty, his military career ended after 12 years of service earning him the rank of Sergeant First Class. In 1976, Jack began his Masonic journey at Mint Hill Lodge #742. He also was a member of the Mint Hill Order of the Eastern Star #353 and served as Worthy Patron two different times. He became a Scottish Rite Mason with the Valley of Charlotte, Orient of North Carolina. He then joined Oasis Shriners at the Asheville ceremonial in November of 1979. Jack has served on numerous fraternal committees, was a member of Oasis Clown Unit for over 25 years, served as their captain for two years, and was awarded Clown of the Year in 1985. He is a long-time member of Mecklenburg Shrine Club and served as their president for three different times. He has been a member of Royal Order of Jesters Charlotte Court #109 since 1995 and was appointed to the Oasis Divan in 2018 as Captain of the Guard and Circus Chairman. This year 2026, Illustrious Sir Tim Farris appointed him to the position of Second Ceremonial Master on the Oasis Shriners Divan. He worked for National Welders Supply Company for 12 years as their cryogenic distribution manager. When CarMax opened their first location in Charlotte in 1996, he spent the next 24 years working for them in various positions until his retirement in 2020. Jack is survived by his loving wife, Linda Fyock Wallace; children, Greg Isenhour, Angie McElhaney (Patrick); sister, Sylvia Womack (Richard); brother, Timothy Wallace (Jackie); grandchildren, Caitlin Isenhour, Emma Isenhour, Nicholas Kirka (Emma), Caroline Kirka, Natalie Kirka; great grandson, Ezekiel; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Jack's life with military honors and masonic rites will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 6 at Mecklenburg Shrine Club in Charlotte. The family will receive friends immediately following the service until 1:00 PM. A Graveside service will be held at 1:30 PM at Sunset Memory Gardens in Charlotte. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children-Greenville c/o Oasis Shriner, 604 Doug Mayes Pl, Charlotte, NC 28262. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Wallace family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Jack Wallace

November 4, 1948 - May 2, 2026