Philip H. Wallace ’58

Phil died July 18, 2024, in Richmond, Va. He was 87.

He came to Princeton from Christchurch (Va.) School, where he was active in football and basketball. He was also editor of the yearbook, a member of the student council and a class officer. At Princeton, Phil majored in English, played freshman and JV football, and was a member of Cannon Club and the Orange Key. He was in ROTC and after graduation was stationed at Fort Knox, Ky., and Fort Sill, Okla., on active duty, followed by seven years in the Army Reserve.

Phil had a long career at C&P Telephone Co. (Verizon) as a manager, retiring June 1, 1991. He was a model railroad enthusiast, jazz lover, amateur drummer, record dealer, platelet blood donor (over 12 gallons), genealogy and family history author, and lover of plaid (especially the Wallace tartan), poker, golf, darts, billiards, and winning team tournaments with the billiard club. He sang in the church choir and enjoyed the biannual choir tours.

Phil is survived by his wife, Jean; four children; four grandchildren; and two brothers. The class extends its deepest sympathy to them all.