Sukarno Wallace

Sukarno was born December 21, 1974 in Baltimore, Maryland to Evangelist Jacquelyn and the late Haskell J. Wallace, Jr. He departed this life on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 after battling illness. As a child Chico loved to dance, sing and eat. He made many friends; most of which remained life-long friends. He was educated in the Baltimore City Public Schools. He graduated and received his G.E.D. while incarcerated, which he was very proud of. Even with that life-test and facing the most challenging times and adversity, he used this time to work for God. He became a student of the Nation of Islam and later a Minister where he helped to encourage and educate other black men who had faced similar life experiences and even some experiences that were unlike his. He was proud of his strength in his community and relatability. He also attended Baltimore City Community College. He was a student of life. No matter the struggles of life he never lost his connection to the Creator. At an early age he was baptized and received the Holy Ghost at First Apostolic Faith Church where he was a member under the auspices of the late Bishop Cornellious Showell. He later joined Pentecostal Church of Deliverance under the auspices of Dr. Marie E. Brice-Hawkins. More recently, he has served as a member of God’s Unlimited Power International Ministry under the auspices of his aunt and Prophetess Sharon E. Allen. There he acted as minister, musician, as well as President of the Men’s Ministry and Head of Security. During his life Sukarno had various jobs, he worked as a cook in various restaurants. He was also trained and worked as an electrician. He most enjoyed working with the youth specifically young black men. He worked with the youth in various programs including working in the Baltimore City Youth Detention Center. He created a curriculum to encourage and educate young men on knowledge of self and manhood. He passionately named the curriculum, "The Circle of Life”. He leaves to forever cherish his memory, his mother Jacquelyn Wallace, loving wife LaTarshia B. Wallace, three daughters Jahneé Castro (JuanCastro), Sukyrrah Wallace, Saniyah Wallace, one grandson Sabastian Castro and fur baby Lady Wallace.Brothers HaskellK. “Basir” Wallace, Darryl J. Wallace (RochelleWallace) two sisters Tyra Boyd and Natividad Fuentes and a niece raised as a sister Tenika Wallace. He is also survived by several aunts and uncles Brenda Blackston, James Smith, Thomas Smith, Kathleen Lucas, Cynthia Robinson, Sharon Allen, and Mable Collins (Darnell Collins). He was excited to welcome a Godson, Shyne Lucas and one God sister Lakeisha Lewis. He also leaves behind a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, bonus sisters and brothers. He loved all his family whether near or far. He was full of love and humor. Although he was direct and spoke his truth, he was very serious about his relationship with God and treated people fairly and with respect. Sukarno was known by many names as a man of many talents. He was a teacher, musician, poet, master-wordsmith andproblem-solver. He was known to many by names such as Chico, King Chaka, Blackman, and The Ghetto Prophet. Sukarno was small in stature but a giant in spirit. His life will forever live through the knowledge he has imparted and the fond memories we share.

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Sukarno Wallace

December 21, 1974 - August 8, 2023