Haskell J. Wallace

On December 2, 2004 Minister Haskell John Wallace answered the call of the Lord to leave his earthly tabernacle for his eternal home in Glory, after battling a lengthy illness.Minister Wallace was born on December 12, 1949 in New York City to the late Haskell Wallace Sr. and Beatrice Ballard. He was christened there and given the middle name John.He came to Baltimore during his early childhood and was raised by his Uncle Eugene and Aunt Mable Magruder. He attended Baltimore City Public Schools and graduated from Baltimore City College Preparatory High School. He later attended both Baltimore City and Essex Community Colleges where he received a certificate in Computer Science.He was united in Holy Matrimony to Jacquelyn Smith on April 20, 1968 in Baltimore, Md. Out of this union was born three sons: Haskell K., Darryl J., and Sukarno E. Wallace. He also had two daughters Natibidad and Angela.While pursuing many different career endeavors, he became a jack of all traders with employment such as B&O Railroad and a steamship trader longshoreman. After a serious injury as a longshoreman, he became a car salesman.He was known as a very charismatic person. He used to perform professionally with a singing group called “The Authentics”. He also had a modeling agency and performed in numerous fashion shows.He began his journey to salvation in 1984 when he was baptized in Jesus name and later received the Holy Ghost on November 11, 1987 under the auspices of Bishop Cornelius Showell Sr. at The First Apostolic Church. After leaving First Apostolic he became a member of PCD Ministries under the leadership of Dr. Marie E. Brice in 1988. Under this ministry he served in various capacities. He was the director of the homeless shelter; a part of the food co-op program; on the missionary board; one time choir director; van driver; participant in radio ministry. He was definitely an outreach minister, always willing to sing praise. He also assisted in opening the first ministry in Georgia. Minister Haskell would always put his hands toward anything that was needed.Minister Wallace loved his pastor, Dr. Marie Brice dearly, his church and church family. He spoke fondly of his church family who visited him while he was sick, particularly those visits from Pastor Brice. He loved people. Being dedicated to his calling, he continued his ministry throughout the neighborhood. With his enormous spirit, he still managed to give out Thanksgiving baskets on his sick bed.He was a lover of children, often giving them advice, discipline and making little friends along the way was a joy to him. He was a math tutor and assisted Bea Gaddy with food drives; knowing just who to contact for life resources. He was very neighborly, he loved his neighbors and they loved him. Minister Haskell made many friends wherever he went and will be sincerely missed by everyone who knew him.Minister Haskell was truly in love with his wife, who was dedicated to the very end. They recently celebrated 36 years of marriage. They held true to their vows, for better or worse, richer or poorer, in sickness and in health. Jacquelyn is a jewel, a virtuous woman to the very end.He leaves to cherish the memory of his life: his devoted wife, Jacquelyn Wallace; three loving sons, Haskell K., Darryl J., and Sukarno E. Wallace; a granddaughter raised as his own, Tenika R. Wallace; two daughters, Natibidad and Angela; eight grandchildren, Tenika, Darryl, Donielle, Latara, Courtney, Raven, Jahnee and Darian Wallace and three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Kirk Wallace and Ronald Dixon of New York; two sisters, Brenda Blackston and his twin Tobina Clanton of Baltimore. Preceding him in death three siblings, Reginald Ballard, Jerema West, and Robert Dixon. He also left behind a host of other family and friends.Minister Haskell’s helping spirit was no longer needed on earth, his work here was done. His life motto was “Keep It Real”.

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Haskell J. Wallace

December 12, 1949 - December 2, 2004