Danny Wallace

July 11, 1966 - May 26, 2020

Daniel "Danny" Keith Wallace, 53, of Asheville went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 25, 2020. A native and lifelong resident of Asheville, Danny was the son of Robert and Susan Wallace of Leicester. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Leigh Wyatt Wallace. Always the greatest teacher and biggest cheerleader, Danny was his family's protector and comedian and he was an adored husband, father, son and Pop Pop. As a knife and gun enthusiast, he was an avid outdoorsman who spent his life hunting alongside his father and his sons. Danny was an assistant coating manager for UPM Raflatac where he had worked for 17 years. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and co-workers. In addition to his parents, Danny is survived by his beloved wife of 17 years, Kathy Rhew Wallace; children, Brittany Ponder and her husband, Brian of Swannanoa, William "Zach" Wallace of Bailey, CO, Kaitlyn Fisher and her husband, Cole of Sneads Ferry, NC, Hunter Wallace and his fiance', Nicole Powell of Leicester, NC and Hannah Wallace of Cullowhee, NC. He was Pop Pop to his two precious granddaughters, Amelia and Evelyn Ponder who were the absolute joys of his life. He is also survived by his brothers, Donald Wallace and his wife, Cindy of Asheville, Robert Wallace and his wife, Ronda of Leicester and Ronald "Brian" Wallace and his wife, Jennifer of Leicester along with many nieces and nephews and his two canine best friends, Jett and Ashe. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, https://www.rmef.org/donate/donation-packages/