Wallace Howard was born April 5, 1933 in Riceboro, GA. His mother, Celia Stevens Howard and father, Mob Howard, Jr. both preceded him in death.

On October 3,1958, Wallace Howard was married to Mary Louise Howard of Riceboro, GA. They lived and worked in the Riceboro area until necessity compelled them to move to Miami, Florida in November of 1996. Together they raised six children.

Wallace worked for the City of Miami and Frank J. Rooney Construction Local 248 Union Construction until he retired. After living for 55 years in Miami Wallace and
Mary decided to move back to Riceboro in 2001. Wallace and Mary loved their family and they loved the Lord and served Him until the end. Wallace served as a Deacon at First Zion Baptist Church in Riceboro, GA

He was preceded in death by his son, Reginald Howard, and daughter, Sharon McKenzie.

He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter: Michelle Brinkley (Thomas,deceased); three sons: Larry Barnard, Sr. (Betty), Wallace McDonald and Gregory Howard, Sr.; 26 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; his loving brother who Wallace raised: Charles Howard (Geraldine); sister: Angela Howard; loving niece raised by Wallace: Joyce Morris (Calvin); 5 brothers preceded him in death: Jessie, Booker T., John Henry, Nathaniel and Rodger; 1 sister preceded him in death: Dorthy Stewart. He also leaves caring friends and a host of loving relatives.