Joseph D. 'Joe' Wallace

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Joseph D. "Joe" Wallace, 83, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.

He was born Oct. 28, 1932 in Brazil, the son of William E. and Elsie (Deal) Wallace.

Joe retired as a captain of Greencastle Police Department in 1979. During his years with the police department, he promoted several programs for kids, including the St. Jude Bike-a-thon, sending several thousands of dollars to St. Jude Hospital. He also hosted several Fishing Rodeos for children, with various awards presented to the children.

He had previously worked at Schultz's Family Store, Montgomery Ward's, G.C. Murphy's, and sold insurance for Empire Life.

He was a member of First Christian Church, Sons of the American Legion, Putnam County Coin Club, FOP and had been attending First Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty J. (Keyt) Wallace, whom he married on Dec. 25,1952; their children, John J. (Vanessa) Wallace and Teresa (Jeff) Rigdon; grandchildren Jeffery J. (Ashley) Wallace, Alicia (Sean) Stearley, Kelsey Rigdon and fiancé' Cody Long, Nate Rigdon and Katie Rigdon; great grandchildren Courtney and Braden Wallace, Kalvin and Kyle Stearley and Weston Long ; a brother, Jerry (Joan) Wallace; brothers-in-law, Bill (Joan) Keyt and Melvin Keyt; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and sister-in-law, Noble and Verna Wallace; sister-in-law Norma Russell and niece Patty Clampitt.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 at Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home, Greencastle, with interment to follow at Clinton Falls Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home fon Thursday rom 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Joe Wallace to the Alzheimer's Association.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family c/o www.BittlesandHurt.com.