Wallace Durst, Jr. of Woodway went to be with the Lord Sunday, February 23, 2014 at the age of 90. Visitation will be Friday, February 28 from 6-8pm at Cole Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 1 at 1pm at Cole Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Post Oak Cemetery. Wallace was born July 30, 1923 in Pontotoc, Texas to parents Wallace Durst, Sr. and Iva Clark Durst. He was one of four children and the only boy surrounded by three sisters. His childhood days were filled with doing farm work and caring for the many farm animals. Wallace loved his country and from 1944 to 1946, he proudly served in the United States Navy as a boiler operator during World War II. He reached the rank of Machinist Mate and was discharged, then returned home to the Hill Country and met his future wife, Ruby, while fishing on the Leon River. Fishing was the second love of his life. After knowing Ruby, he fell in love with her and they married in 1950. Five years later they were blessed with their son, Don. The family moved to Goldthwaite, Texas where Wallace owned and operated the Humble Service Station. After living in Goldthwaite for a couple of years, the family moved to Moody, then Gatesville. In 1961, they moved to McGregor, where they lived and became friends with many people. Wallace worked for Rocketdyne in McGregor for the next 10 years. He always enjoyed living in McGregor and loved the people there. During that time, Wallace accepted Jesus Christ. In 1971, Wallace and his family made another move, this time to Woodway, where he resided until his death. Wallace loved being closer to his job at the VA Hospital in Waco, but even more importantly, he loved being closer to Lake Waco, where he caught more than his fair share of fish. No one loved fishing more than Wallace Durst, Jr.!While living in Woodway, he retired in 1988 from the VA Hospital and devoted more time to camping and fishing. In late 2011, Wallace's wife, Ruby, developed severe dementia and at this time resides at Westview Manor Nursing Home in McGregor. Wallace also leaves behind his son, Don, who, since late 2011, has been living with him as his caretaker. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary Parker of San Saba and Frances Anderson of San Angelo; brother-in-law, Kenneth Henager and wife Waydell of Speegleville; nephew Jimmy Eckert and wife Debbie of Waco; niece Joy Zuehkle and husband Roy of Moody; niece Nancy Zimmerman and husband Toby of Temple and niece Janice Guest and husband James of Speegleville. He will also miss "Aunt Jewell" of Waco. Wallace leaves behind many friends and former co-workers, as well as a spoiled Westie named Karla. Wallace used to enjoy sneaking pecans to Karla when he thought no one else was around. Wallace was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Omadene Eckert of Gatesville.Many people will miss Wallace. He was a good man and became a Christian at an early age. He will be deeply missed.