Larry Wallis, 70

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Larry Wallis age 70, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at the Community Memorial Hospital in Missouri Valley.

Larry Estal Wallis was born Nov. 17, 1950 to Estal K. Wallis and Opal Beatrice (Polen) Wallis. He was born at Hester’s Birthing House in Pisgah. Larry graduated from Logan-Magnolia High School in 1969 and enlisted in the United States Army. He served for four years in active duty, completing a tour in Vietnam, working in communications.

After an honorable discharge from the Army, Larry farmed, framed houses and then worked construction, joining RD Blue, MFT, Hawkins, and returned to MFT before entering retirement.

On May 18, 1974, Larry married Cynthia (Cindy) Peterson at the Logan Christian Church in Logan. They lived in Magnolia, until his death.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Gary L Wallis.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy; his sister, Marilyn Hughes; brothers, Mike Wallis and David Wallis; sons, Brian (Laurie) and Eric (Kandice); grandchildren, Hailey, Paiton, Brayden, Calvin, and Cael; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation was on Friday, March 19, 2021, at the Logan Memorial Chapel in Logan.

Funeral service was Saturday, March 20, 2021, at the Logan Memorial Chapel.

Following the funeral service, Larry was laid to rest in the Magnolia Cemetery.