LANCASTER, SC ~ Mr. Cecil Eugene Wallace, age 82, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021, at MUSC- Lancaster Medical Center. He was born July 17, 1939, in Lancaster, SC, a son of the late Otis Eugene Wallace and Lula Plyler Wallace and was the husband of Ellen Knight Wallace. Mr. Wallace retired from Duracell as a maintenance mechanic. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family and church family. Mr. Wallace was a member of Springhill Baptist Church, where he also served as a deacon.

Mr. Wallace is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ellen Knight Wallace; a son, Ronnie Wallace (Susan); two daughters, Teresa McGuirt (Michael) and Cheryl Bradburn (Rob); seven grandchildren, Jeffrey McGuirt (Rachel), Amanda Gaskin (Bronson), Jessica Bradburn, Cory Wallace (Rachael), Logan Wallace (Whitney), Lauren Catoe (Simon), and Kolton Wallace (Kristen); thirteen great grandchildren, Peguy of Haiti, Gunnar, Zane, Tanner, Roy, Annabeth, Aiden, Declan, Paxton, Harper, Hazel, Hanson, Keegan (Honorary); two brothers, Rev. Bobby Wallace (Melvie), and Jack Wallace (Ida); and a sister, Doris McManus (RayVon).

Mr. Wallace was preceded in death by his parents; a great granddaughter, Lillia; a brother, Horace Wallace; and two sisters, Sudie Smith, and Betty Poole.

The Celebration of Life Graveside Service for Mr. Wallace will be 2:00 pm Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Springhill Baptist Church Cemetery officiated by Rev. Rhett Wilson.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Springhill Baptist Church, Building Fund, 2245 Old Camden Monroe Hwy., Lancaster, SC 29720.

An online guest register is available for condolences on the obituaries page at www.burgessfunerals.com .

Burgess Funeral Home and Crematory of Lancaster is caring for the family of Mr. Cecil Wallace.