‘Bill’ Wallace (6-10-12)

STATHAM – William “Bill” C. Wallace Sr., 77, died Sunday, June 10, 2012.

Born in Chamblee, he was the son of the late Carl B. and Jessie Roberts Wallace. He was a member of Prospect Methodist Church and was the founder of Dixie Cruiser Car Club and American Street Rodders.

Survivors include sons, Billy Jr. (Cindi) Wallace, Statham, Joey (Celise) Wallace and Jeff Wallace, all of Winder; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sisters, Martha Evans and Betty Hyde, both of Cumming, and Jean Pierce, Chamblee.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 12, at 11 a.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Ace Franze officiating. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Prospect Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, June 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Street Rodders, c/o Jimmy Merser, (404) 558-5259.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.