Joe Wallace Jr. Obituary (1951 - 2024)

With heavy hearts and loving memories, we announce the passing of Joe E. Wallace Jr., a charismatic and beloved man, who transitioned on to be with God on June 27th, 2024. A native of Colorado Springs and resident of Denver, Colorado, Joe was admired, gifted, and resilient. Born in Henderson, Texas on March 31st, 1951, Joe was the eldest of 4 children of Joe Edward Sr. and Gloria Wallace. Shortly thereafter they relocated to Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In Colorado Springs, Joe was involved with mentoring several young people at Morgan Memorial Chapel COGIC under Pastor Morgan’s leadership during his formative years. Joe was not just smart but also a man of great talent. He was a Palmer High School and Northeastern Junior College super-star and a proud alumni of Denver University, where he was a member of the Men's Basketball team. As a testament to his talent, he holds multiple career and season records and is a member of the University’s 1,000 point club. Joe's adventurous spirit led him to Amstelveen, Netherlands where he found success with Kinzo, a Dutch Professional Basketball Club, helping them secure league championships during the 1975–76 and 1976–77 seasons. After his basketball career, he returned to Denver, Colorado, and channeled his energy into his entrepreneurial pursuits. Joe's memory will be cherished by his daughters, Jolene Sharp and Jonelle Pettaway; his step-daughter, Rhonda Holland; his sisters, Wanda and Lorraine Wallace; his ex-wife, Mertice Wallace; 5 grand-children and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Edward Sr. and Gloria Wallace, and his younger brother, David Wallace. Joe was a hardworking man, generously shared his talents and charisma with everyone he met, leaving a profound impact on all our lives.