Obnoxious Media was deeply sadden to learn of the passing of Mr. DeWayne Wallace. Having only encountered him personally a few times he was always kind and professional. After running across this wonderful tribute to him we wanted to share our platform to honor a gentleman that worked and managed a number of Gospel artist. Tribute below written by John Paul Moore.
In life we encounter a number of people in passing not realizing someone special has crossed our path. On any given day we have contact with dozens, and perhaps hundreds, of different people. Some leave us feeling strange, others leave us excited. However, only select few leave us inspired!
DeWayne Wallace, often referred to as “the mentor” is one of those inspiring people. If given just five minutes with him you will walk away having learned something new and feel empowered to step out and explore more options for your success. A man of great humility, DeWayne spent a great deal of his childhood on evenings and during summers with his great-grandparents. “They had chickens, pigs, cows, pear and fig trees, clothes lines and blackberry bushes. I remember the smell of clothes from the line and I remember having to go out every day to make sure the hogs were fed and watered”, he recalls. “It was in those childhood moments my character and work-ethic was formed’. Few people would ever imagine DeWayne would even want to be close to farm animals, much less care for them.
The oldest of six siblings and father of one son, Mr. Wallace has always assumed the responsible, nurturing role. He is no stranger to waking up early and being the first to get ready so he can make sure others were ready on time. Sure, he is college educated and skilled in many areas. He serves as owner of ParExcel Entertainment Group and The Blueprint Company, Chief Operations Officer for I.M.A.C. Conferences of America, Manager and Strategist for gospel recording artists Sheri Jones-Moffett and is an ambassador and consultant for independent performing artists across the country. He also holds down a full-time job with Cox Communications’ Atlanta Journal-Constitution where he oversees a staff of 45 employees. However, these accolades and roles pale in comparison to DeWayne’s role as father, brother, mentor, and friend to many. He says time and time again “it matters most that the people I love know it and that something I say or do along the way makes a difference”.
In a non-formal interview one of Mr. Wallace’s mentees referred to him as “The Backbone” of the Atlanta music community. In response he says “I am no backbone. I am the person people can count on to be honest with them and build them up at the same time. There is nothing special about me or the things I do. I just know my purpose and I walk in it”.
With several projects and initiatives in the works Mr. Wallace shows no sign of slowing down. He is on a quest to build people, inspire a generation and serve as a light to those who encounter him. “There is so much more I am assigned to do while I am here on earth. My prayer and hope is still that I leave a name and a legacy my son and family can be proud of!” There is no doubt DeWayne Wallace has begun trekking along that path to a great legacy by the works he has already done.
