Wallace Nolin

June 2, 1927 - May 2, 2019

Wallace Mayes Nolin transitioned from this earth on May 2, 2019. He was born in a log cabin in Coffee County, Alabama in 1927 to Mary Mae Moseley Nolin and Stephen Hardie Nolin, Jr. His early years were spent helping on the farm with his 5 siblings in Coffee County, Alabama. After a move to Graceville Florida in Jackson County, he continued to help on the farm until his graduation and enlistment in the US Navy in May of 1945. He was on active duty with the US Navy in the Pacific during World War II, and with his twin brother, was in charge of refrigeration duties on the USS Samaritan, a hospital ship. After an Honorable Discharge in 1946, he and his brother enrolled in and graduated from Troy University. He had a successful career as a Mathematician with various Federal agencies, and the last 18 years of his career, served as a civilian with the Air Force in support of the Space Program and was fortunate enough to work closely with his twin brother. After retirement he traveled the world and visited 55 other countries. He enjoyed traveling with family members and friends. He is survived by his Daughter, Diane Nolin, along with Grandsons, Ben Stepp and Randal Stepp. He is also survived by two Great Grandsons, Jacob Bruce-Stepp and Caleb Bruce-Stepp. He also has two surviving siblings, Nina Nolin Williams and twin Brother Walter Hayes Nolin. There will be a Memorial Service at the Chapel of James & Lipford Funeral Home in Graceville Florida at 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 8, 2019. A welcome is extended to any and all friends and relatives.