Philip Morgan Wallace

Philip Wallace, 62, of Charlotte, a man with the biggest heart and whose laughter could fill the room, died March 8, 2026. Born May 27, 1963 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Rev. Charles and Anne (Madison) Wallace, Phil brought warmth and enthusiasm to everyone he met.

He loved music and theater, sharing that passion for more than 20 years as the nurse at Charlotte High School Band Camp, where he became a familiar and trusted presence to generations of students. Music remained close to his heart, especially drumming, and he could often be found tapping out a rhythm on just about anything nearby. Phil also cherished time with his children, particularly attending sporting events together. A loyal fan of the Detroit Red Wings and Iowa football, he rarely missed a chance to cheer on his teams.

Healthcare was Phil’s lifelong calling. He earned his Paramedic Certification from Davenport University and began his career in Detroit in the mid-1980s. He later served the Charlotte community for many years at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, working alongside Dr. Thiel and Dr. Ferro. His dedication to helping others was evident in everything he did, and some may remember his appearance on the television program Rescue 911 in the 1990s. Though he never sought recognition, he hoped simply to be remembered by those he helped and served.

Above all, Phil loved his family deeply and gave them his whole heart. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughter, Morgan (Will Miller) Wallace; son, HM2 Quincy (Brooke) Wallace; daughters, Emily (Sean) Brown and Tara (Alex) Kunzweiler; grandchildren, Auden, Amaya, Liam, Logan, Lacie and Flynn; siblings, Linda (Daniel) Wiltfang, Terry (Mark) Huisenga, Joel (Sharleen) Wallace, Martha (Royce) Sands; several extended family members; and special friend, Kent Vickery. He was predeceased by his parents, nephew RJ Sands, and cousin Bruce Crabb.