Jimmy Wallace, 63, passed away at 9:50 a.m., Wednesday at his residence in Van Wert.

He was born on March 25, 1958, in Van Wert the son of the late Claron Wallace and Mae (Boroff) Wallace who survives in Van Wert. On June 15, 1995, he married the former Faith Loraine Pangle who survives.

Other family members include his son Todd (Lisa) Wallace of Van Wert; bonus children, Jessica (Dan) Dugger of Van Wert and Michael (Emily) Bigham of Van Wert; a brother, Jerry Wallace of Van Wert; a sister Patty Wilson of Van Wert; four grandchildren; eleven bonus grandchildren; three bonus great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his father, Jimmy was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Wallace; bonus son, Thor David Friemoth; bonus grandson, Logan Bigham and brother-in-law, Estil Wilson; .

Jimmy was a lifelong truck driver and drove the last 26 years for Hy-Line North America. He adored Faith's and his family pet Gizmo. He loved gambling on the football board and Turn Three at the Van Wert County Fair. He enjoyed country concerts and Ohio State University football.

Services will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home with Pastor David Ray officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Hoaglin Township. Calling hours are 1 - 8 p.m., Saturday and two hours prior to the service on Sunday.

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com, Tribute Wall.