Arthur Wallace Jr.

SOUTH WILMINGTON—Arthur “Slick” Wallace Jr., 86, of South Wilmington, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Monday, May 11, 2020 at his home.
Born June 6, 1933 in South Wilmington, he was the son of Arthur and Jeanette (nee Hakey) Wallace Sr. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy having served from 1952-1956 during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Joliet and lifetime member of the South Wilmington Fireman's Club. Arthur previously worked for the EJ&E Railroad, Joliet Arsenal and retired in 1995 from the Mobil Refinery after over 20 years of employment.
After retirement he continued working and was employed for the Mazonia State Conservation Area. Arthur was known to always be in his garage tinkering with things and when he wasn't he enjoyed fishing and hunting. He especially loved the holidays with his family and would appreciate that the world knows that he was “The master of mashed potatoes.” Slick's sense of humor and wit will be forever remembered.
Surviving are three children: Duane (Linda Gomez-Hill) Wallace, of Colorado Springs, CO; Charles Wallace, of South Wilmington and Valerie (the late Charlie) Padilla, of Morris; two grandchildren, Todd (Jennifer Viol) Wallace and Allison (fiancé, Brian Krupa) Padilla; one great-grandson, Austin Viol; one sister, Patricia (Robert) Ward, of Joliet and numerous nieces, nephews, and their families.
Preceding him in death were his parents, wife, AnnaMae (nee Boyd) Wallace, who he married Aug. 16, 1958 in Joliet and three sisters: Anita (Leo) Borello, Shirley (Leo) Wolf and Judith Johnson-Hatch.
The family would like to thank Dr. Burhani, Dr. Rotnicki, Dr. Syed, Joliet Area Community Hospice and the South Wilmington Volunteer Fire Department for the compassion and care they gave Arthur.
A drive-by visitation will be held at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory, Braidwood, Friday, May 15, 2020 between the hours of 4-6 p.m. Attendees are asked to remain in their vehicles and please follow the instructions from the funeral home staff while pulling into the parking lot.
Interment will be private at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be directed to the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home or to the South Wilmington Fire Department.
For more information and to visit his online guestbook, log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find them on Facebook at R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory.
R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory, 401 E. Main St., Braidwood is in charge of arrangements.