Therman W. Wallace Jr. Obituary, Death; The Rochester community is grieving the heartbreaking loss of Therman W. Wallace Jr., 9, a former Arkansas native and beloved student at Rochester Elementary School, who passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Born on June 15, 2016, in Magnolia, Arkansas, Therman was the son of Therman W. Wallace Sr. and Alicia M. Belanger Wallace. His passing has left family, friends, classmates, and teachers devastated as they remember a young boy known for his bright personality and outgoing nature.
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Therman is being remembered as a joyful and energetic child who loved life and made friends easily. He enjoyed playing Minecraft, Roblox, UNO, fishing, and riding 4-wheelers and bikes with his brothers and friends. Those who knew him describe him as someone who “never met a stranger,” often greeting others with his cheerful signature phrase, “Hey Bruh!”
His family remembers him as a loving brother and son, surrounded by a large and close-knit family, including his siblings Cody, Alex, Austin, Mia, Savannah, Alyssa, and Ali. He is also survived by grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many loved ones who will forever cherish his memory.
Therman also shared a special bond with his turtle, Mr. McTurtle, a companion that reflected his playful and caring nature.
He was preceded in death by his great uncle, George “Tony” Byrnside.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, followed by a funeral service at 2:30 p.m., officiated by Pastor Greg Clagg. Authorities have advised that parking for the service will be available at the bottom of Adams Street, with officers on site to assist attendees.
The family has requested memorial contributions be made to M.A.D.D. Pennsylvania or The Tanner Dietrich Foundation in Therman’s honor.
As Rochester comes together in mourning, Therman is being remembered not only for his young life, but for the happiness, laughter, and kindness he shared with everyone around him. His family asks that he be remembered with the words he so often used:
“Hey Bruh!!”
He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.