Wallace Gardner Temple Jr. Obituary
In loving memory of Wallace Gardner Temple Jr. (Clayton, North Carolina), who departed this world on January 9, 2026 at the age of 85. Wallace leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping Wallace's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Wallace Gardner Temple, Sr. and Rachell Hoggard Temple; his wife Willa Dean Thompson Temple; and his sister Martha Temple Bannister. He is survived by: his daughters, Lisa Ann Temple (William Vinson Ratliff) and Renee Temple Grantham (Mark Edward Grantham); and his grandsons, Davis Richard Domina (Sierra Burbank Domina) and Cameron Wallace Domina.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 16th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Clayton (411 N Fayetteville St, Clayton, NC 27520). A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 16th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
