Lester B. Wallace

Lester B. Wallace Sr., was born in Baltimore, Md. He was the first of three sons born to Lillian and Thomas Wallace. Lester was educated in the Baltimore school system, graduating from the Frederick Douglass High School as the class salutatorian. His higher education included degrees from Coppin Teacher’s College, and a Masters Degree from New York University. While serving in the military, he attended the Sorbonne University in Paris and studied Medical Administration. At Columbia University he studied Personnel and Guidance. Lester’s thirty-five years in the Baltimore School System included classroom teacher, guidance counselor, Vice Principal, Supervisor, and Director of Research. Not only was he a good educator, but also motivator of good character and self-esteem. He worked with students to maximize their full potential and beyond. His interest in his fellow man went beyond the school system. He was active in the community, political and religious organizations, to name a few-YMCA, The Urban League, Friends of Enoch Pratt Library, and Citizen School Advisory Committee. He was the first president of the Forest Park Senior Golf Association, and served in the Five in Five Democratic Club. Lester was especially proud of being a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Lester’s involvement with Bethel Church started at a very early age. He served in many capacities, which included being a trustee, a member of the Senior Choir, and worked with the church credit union. He believed that there is something good in everyone. He went to great lengths to reach out and extend friendship to everyone. His favorite quote was St. Luke 1:37 “ For with God all things are possible”. In addition to Doris, His devoted wife of 55 years, others left to cherish his memory are: his sons, Lester B. Wallace Jr., MD and Thomas D. Wallace; five grandchildren, Eboni Wallace, Troy Wallace, Todd Wallace, Lester B. Wallace III, and Terry Wallace; great grandchild, Tyren Wallace; daughter-in-law, Rubye Wallace; brother, Donald Wallace; sister-in-law, Laura Wallace; nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Lester B. Wallace

May 6, 1919 - January 28, 2002