Wallace James Martin

Wallace James Martin, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed peacefully on September 6, 2026, at Glenbridge Healthcare in Boone. Born on December 15, 1950 in Boone, Wallace was the only child of Pearl Wilson Martin and James Roy Martin.

Wallace was a devoted husband to Cheryl, with whom he shared 56 beautiful years of marriage. His legacy lives on through his children, James Martin and wife Lisa of Kingsport, TN and Candace Ayers and husband, Adam of Zionville, NC. His pride and joy, his grandchildren – Makenzie and Savannah Martin, Bailey Ayers and wife Alayna, Shayna Watt and fiancé, Lexi, Cayden Watt and fiancé, Carlee, and Keyton Watt.

His great- grandbabies, Charleigh Ayers and Dawson Watt, were the light of his life. Wallace is also survived by several special cousins, whose bonds he treasured deeply.

Predeceased by his parents and granddaughter, Madison Ayers, Wallace is now reunited with them in the presence of Jesus. He will be remembered not only for the love of his family, but his passion for the Wallace family history. He looked forward to the bi-annual camping trip with the guys (cousins and friends) on the Jayhew at the Wallace Settlement.

Wallace’s family would like to thank the nurses of Glenbridge for their care over the last two years and Medi-Home Health and Hospice for the kindness, support and love during his most recent illness.

A private family memorial will take place at a later date. The family respectfully requests no food.

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