Larry L. W. Wallace, age 79, of Collinsville, IL, born January 21, 1944 in Harrisburg, IL, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Christian Northeast Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Larry retired after 37 years as a bottler with Coca-Cola Bottling in St. Louis. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He enjoyed bowling in his spare time.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Wallace and Margaret (Reeder) Orr; and a daughter, Stephanie Vasquez.

He is survived by a son, Scott Wallace of Collinsville, IL; 5 grandchildren: Carrie Bailey, Josh Wallace, Jeremy Wallace, Nick Wallace, and Aluna Nguyen; 3 great-grandchildren: Tyson, Sebastian, and Jackson Bailey; two brothers: Bob (Betty) Wallace of Minnesota and Stan (Cindy) Wallace of Tennessee; a sister, Linda Jerdon of Minnesota; his significant other, Sandra Gardner of Collinsville, IL; a step-son, Rick (Cassie) Gardner of Collinsville, IL; 4 step-grandchildren; Caleb, Madison, Hailey & Ethan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

His wishes were to be cremated and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.