James Wallis Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on August 16, 2025, at the age of 80, James Wallis of Steelville, Missouri passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Wallis to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his mother Gladys Irene Wallis; his former wife Peggy Wallis; his parents-in-law, Bill, Dale Fields, Melvin and Mildred Reed; his brothers, Kenny Joe Wallis, Bill Gary Wallis and Jerry Wallis; his brothers-in-law, Dale Kidd and Jerry Reed; his son-in-law Sam Halbert; and his nephew Nathan Hedrick.

He is survived by: his father Andrew "Andy" Halbert Wallis; his wife Sarah "Fern" Wallis of Steelville, MO; his children, Jeff Perkins (Julie) of Steelville, MO, Danny Wallis (Pam) of Viburnum, MO, Jackie Blanford (Gary "Fella") of Cuba, MO, Becky Dobkins (Jim) of Colstrip, MT, Sara Asher (Adam) of Boss, MO and Eric Wallis (Michelle) of Steelville, MO; his siblings, Janet Hedrick (Don) of Steelville, MO and Tom Wallis (Paulette) of Sullivan, MO; his siblings-in-law, Diane Kidd, Perry Reed (Diane) of West Plains, MO, Mary Esther Parry (John) of Steelville, MO, Larry Reed of Steelville, MO, Diane Delcour (Denny) of Isabella, MO and Susan Wallis of Mountain Grove, MO; and his grandchildren, Philip Blanford (Beth), Kelsey Edgar (Alan), Andrew Wallis (Emily), Kaley Hopkins (Jesse), Zac Garrison (Jaci), Shelby Cunningham (Austin), Tyler Dobkins, Marlena Helms (Kyle), Justin Perkins (Libby), Melanie Weber (Ben), Madison Park (Daniel), Cole Bouse, Maggie Bouse, Peggy Kay (Hunter), Samuel Halbert, Natalie Halbert, Damen Asher (Cheyenne), Kiaira Asher, Caleb Parry (Abie), Trevor Wallis, Avery Arndt (Isaiah), Carter Wallis and Cameron Wallis. He is also survived by 32 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to Evelyn's House in gratitude for their compassionate care.