Wallace

James Patrick Wallace Jr., 80, of Butler, passed away unexpectedly March 15, 2022, at Butler Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born on April 2, 1941, in Clay Township, and was the son of the late James P. Wallace Sr. and Josephine Sylvia (Anderson) Wallace.

Jim retired from Slippery Rock University as a boiler operator. He had previously worked at Pullman Standard for 19 years, and Bill Riddle Construction. He also worked at Suncrest Golf Course.

Jim was an avid turkey hunter, and was the caretaker of Mount Varnum Cemetery.

Jim is survived by his daughter, Theresa Morrow and her husband, Douglas, of Karns City; his son, Timothy Wallace and his wife, Barbara, of Chicora; three grandchildren, Kristy Hershey, Kelly Morrow and Brandon Wallace; two great-grandchildren, Dean Hershey III and Kameron Hershey; and a son and daughter, Robert Kummer of Butler, and Jamie Heller of Slippery Rock; and six grandchildren, Adam, Blake, Stephen, Ethan, Chaz and Derrick.

He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Esther (Isaiah) Williams and Mrs. Judy (John Henry) Williams, both of Butler; and three brothers, Gary “Ding” Wallace of Butler, Douglas (Jennifer) Wallace of Butler, and George (Jackie) Wallace of Harrisville.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy; six brothers; one sister; and two grandbabies.

WALLACE — Family and friends of James Patrick Wallace Jr., who died Tuesday, March 15, 2022, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at WILLIAM F. YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, 132 Main St., West Sunbury.

Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Joel Benson officiating.

Burial will follow in Mount Varnum Cemetery.

If desired, online condolences can be sent to www.williamfyoungfh.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.