WALLACE, Rebel

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 <<< Rebel Wallace, 70, of Henderson, Nevada, formerly of Lake Havasu City, was called home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2017. We are grateful he flew into the arms of Jesus doing what he loved. He was born Oct. 12, 1946 in Missouri. Rebel started out in life as a small town country boy who later developed into a knowledgeable, cultured, God-loving, courageous, honorable man. As a small boy watching the crop dusters, he fell in love with adventure and began to nurture his curiosity of all things aviation. A first lieutenant and helicopter pilot in the United States Army, Rebel served our country with the Second of the First Cavalry in Vietnam. Rebel married the love of his life, Louise Wallace, at the young age of 21, right before heading off to Vietnam. On Oct. 28, 2017, Rebel and Louise would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. As a man of many talents, capable of building and fixing most anything, he was also a man with many passions throughout his life, from fishing, hunting, motorcycle racing, barbecuing and making videos, to reading and studying the gospels. There is no doubt his longest and greatest passion was flying and teaching others to fly as well. Rebel is survived by his wife Louise Wallace, daughter Marlo Waters, brothers Bobby and Kendall Wallace, sister Faye DeSpain, and other extended family members and many friends. Rebel was a loving, devoted husband, father, brother, son, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. A celebration of life for Rebel is in Lake Havasu City on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 1 p.m. in the sanctuary of Calvary Baptist Church, 1605 S. McCulloch Blvd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made for Louise Wallace at www.gofundme.com/veteran-pilot-dies-in-plane-crash. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at www.lietz- frazefuneralhome.com