IN LOVING MEMORY OF

(Bubba) Max

(Bubba) Max Andrew Wallace Jr. Profile Photo

Andrew Wallace Jr.

Jun 9, 1942 — Sep 8, 2023

Obituary

Max Andrew Wallace Jr. (Bubba) was born June 9, 1942, in Kennett, MO.  He passed away on September 8, 2023, in Jonesboro Arkansas. Bubba was 81 years, 2 months, and 30 days of age.

He was preceded in death by his parents Max Wallace Sr. and Naomi (Tanky) Wallace, and his granddaughter Laken Palmer.

Bubba graduated from Braggadocio High School in 1961. After graduation, he attended Arkansas State University from 1961 through 1964. He was an avid basketball, track and field, and baseball player. Bubba was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Caruthersville, the Delta Ruritan, and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps serving in the Vietnam War. After returning home from Vietnam, he returned to working on the family farm for over 40 years.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, watching the St. Louis Cardinals, and attending basketball games at Delta C-7 school. Bubba also had a great love for dogs.

He is survived by 4 children Scott Wyatt, Kristi (Steve) Mckay, Ashley Still, and Max Andrew Wallace III (Jennifer). One sister Jan Wallace King.

His grandchildren Sara Duckett, Katelyn Callens, Alex Wyatt, Karsen Marchbanks, Landyn Wiley, Bailey Kayte Wyatt, Ellisyn Wallace, and Max Wallace.

And a host of other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Services were held Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in the John W. German Funeral Home Chapel in Hayti, with Bro. John Earl Dunavant officiating.  The pallbearers were Rick Young, Tyler Trevathan, David Greer, Kevin Gilmore, Zach Stevens, and Dennis Hayes. Interment was in Maple Cemetery in Caruthersville.

John W. German Funeral Home of Hayti in charge of services.

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