Tony Lee Wallace

Tony Lee Wallace was born August 15, 1971, in Kansas City, MO to Mary Louise Wallace and Jesse Thomas Heags. He departed this life on Monday, November 13, 2023. Tony loved being around family and friends just laughing, dancing, talking, and having a fun time. He liked to go fishing and have fish frys. He loved his children and grandchildren and enjoyed giving them funny nicknames such as Bootboot, The Governor, Boss Lady, The Mayor and Tiger Girl.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Jesse Thomas Heags and Mary Louise Shallie. His maternal grandmother: Susie Mae Collins, one brother: Thomas James Shallie, and a granddaughter: Aria Denay Elise Pride.

He leaves to cherish his memories: Betty Harris, his life partner of 12 years. Six children: Adrian Garmon (Lyndria) of New Madrid, MO, Elicia Garmon of Hayti,MO, Dajanay Pride (Xavier) of New Madrid, MO, Toni Wallace and Ryheim Wallace both of New Madrid, MO, and Brianna Harris of Clarkton, MO. Nine sisters: Julie Wallace of Caruthersville, MO, Angela Wallace of Jonesboro, Ark, Alicia Burden(Frankie) of Homestown, MO, Patricia Wilson of Ridgeland, SC, Jesseca Heags of Portageville, MO, Suzanne Tillman of Jefferson City, MO, Jo L Green (Alex) of Sikeston, MO, J.L. and Janel Johnson both of Cape Girardeau, MO. Five brothers: TJ Wallace of Atlanta, GA, James Shallie and Kneedj Shallie both of Jonesboro, Ark, Jimmy (Danial) Caldwell and Tony (Natasha) Heags both of Hornlake, MS. His paternal grandparents: Thomas and Ruby Heags of Alligator, MS. Nine grandchildren: Brae’Lynn, Hassan, Adrian Jr., Essiah, Jaedyn, Moniyah, Montavious, Coby, and Da’Travian. As well as a host of cousins, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and friends.