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Wallace Reed Warren (Wally), age 85, passed away at his home on Laurel Hills Farm in Mantua Township on March 22, 2018. He was born on February 27, 1933 in Pitt County North Carolina and was the son of Howell and Maebell Warren. He is survived by a brother Russell Warren (Joyce) of Montgomery, Texas and a sister Faye Altman (Lorry) of Georgetown, S.C; two sisters-in-law Gloria Clifford of Mantua, NJ and June Meyers of Woodbury, NJ.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Wallace attended Williamstown High School in N.C. and played on the state championship football team in 1950. He joined the National Guard and met his future wife Elaine Yulle while stationed in Philadelphia. They were married in 1953 on The Bride and Groom Show in New York City and were married for 53 years until her death in 2006. Wallace worked for DuPont as a millwright and retired at age 60 in 1993. Wallace and Elaine loved working and competing with their horses and won many awards including a National Championship with Stormy and State Driving Championship with Buster and Amber. They shared their love of horses as leaders of the Trail Riders mentoring youth in horsemanship and improving their riding skills. Wallace, with several others, purchased the site which became the Gloucester County 4-H Fairgrounds. He volunteered for 55 years maintaining and improving the Fairgrounds and developing new programs. Wallace received Community and State awards and a Presidential Letter recognizing his years of service to the 4-H program. The family extends special thanks to Christine, Hannah and Sandy of Compassus Hospice, Trish and Bruce Willever, Keri St. Martin and Barbara Buss for their Kind and loving care. Also, special thanks to Joan White for her years of friendship and special assistance. Family and friends are invited to visit with the family Tuesday March 27, 2018 from 6 PM to 8 PM at Smith Funeral Home 47 Main Street Mantua, NJ 08051, and meet Wednesday for a graveside service with military honors 11 AM at the Gloucester County Veterans Cemetery 240 N. Tuckahoe Rd. Monroe Township, NJ 08094. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Gloucester County 4-H Fairgrounds Attn: Wallace Warren Fund P.O. Box 149 Clayton, NJ 08312.
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