Kenneth Wayne Wallace Sr. of St. James, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Life Care Center in Sullivan, Missouri. He was 70 years of age.

Kenneth, the son of the late Robert Lynn and Edna Ruby Boner Wallace, was born November 2, 1955, in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Kenneth is survived by sons Dustin Wallace of St. James, Missouri, and Kenneth Wayne Wallace Jr. (Brittany) of Jacksonville, Illinois; daughters Christina Herbert (Anthony) of Sparta, Illinois; Ruby Wallace of Wentzville, Missouri; and Kimberly Wallace of Sparta, Illinois; brother Daniel Wallace of Ridgeway, Missouri; sister Patricia Hayden of Grand River, Iowa; seven grandchildren: Jessie, Alphonzo, Devin, Anthony, Sydni, Tyra, and Kevin; and six great-grandchildren: Jakayla, Alayah, Mico, Kendrick, Elyana, and Mariella.

Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Lynn Wallace Jr.; and sister, Kathy White.

Kenneth enjoyed living each day and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Kenneth had a love for cars, especially muscle cars. He owned a vintage Trans Am, his pride and joy. He loved all aspects of cars, whether it be driving them, racing them, or working on them. Kenneth loved music. He enjoyed a variety of music. Kenneth had lots of jobs during his life; he was a jack of all trades. His last job before retirement was at Perkins Lumberyard. However, it was hard for him to retire; many days he dropped by Perkins just to see if they could use any help. He loved to work, and he was very sociable. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 PM Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.

A memorial service will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 20, 2025, with Bro. Mick Thrasher officiating. Burial of the ashes will be next to his mother, in the Hall Cemetery in Stanberry, Missouri.

Arrangements are under the direction of Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.

Monument Fund
200 South Meramec, St James MO 65559
Tel: 1-573-265-3278
Web: http://jonesfunerals.com