Jon Michael Wallace

Jon Michael Wallace, 56, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020. Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at White’s Funeral Home, 130 Houston Ave., Weatherford, Texas 76086. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2020 in White’s Chapel of Memories. Inurnment will follow the service at Oakland Cemetery in Weatherford. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, Jon’s family suggests donations to one of these organizations that promotes love of the outdoors for children: the Texas Youth Hunting Program - tyhp.org or The Mayfly Project - themayflyproject.com) Jon Michael Wallace was born on July 28, 1964 in Longview, TX to Jim and Jean (Andrus) Wallace. Jon spent a good deal of his childhood on Lake Cherokee in the company of his dad and brothers and developed a deep love for the outdoors, a fondness that stayed with him and which he wanted to share with others. He attended Longview High School where he participated in the marching band (trombone), baseball, and Singsations. After high school, he attended Stephen F. Austin University before transferring to Baylor. He graduated Baylor University with a degree in Public Administration in 1987. He married his college sweetheart, Amy Lasater, on August 16, 1986. Their daughter, Jordan Wallace Simon, was born June 3, 1993. Jon also loved to talk, meet new people and he never met a stranger. He had a knack for finding a connection with almost everyone he met, which made him a truly great salesman. He spent most of his working years in sporting goods, both in retail and as a manufacturer’s rep, with a short stint in the oilfield industry. Whatever the activity or event, when Jon got involved, he went all in. He was an avid fly fisherman, an enthusiastic softball announcer, a fan of Blues and live music, and a seeker of great food. (He was constantly in search of the best BBQ in the world!) A loyal friend, Jon placed importance on relationships and maintaining them; he was a fan of Facebook as it aided him in staying connected with all his friends. Jon was passionate about his political beliefs and would share his conservative views with anyone who would listen. A proud father, Jon could be found cheering in the stands at every game possible. He loved watching his baby girl play ball and was her biggest fan; he never missed an opportunity to tell others how proud he was of his daughter. Family was important to Jon, and he and Amy used their passion for the outdoors to build family memories and bonds. They loved spending time together fishing, camping, kayaking, hiking, hunting, and enjoying their land in Arkansas. Jon was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Jean; and his brother, Jimmy. He is survived by his wife, Amy; his daughter, Jordan Simon and husband, Andre; his brothers, Jerry, and Scott and wife, Marcy; nephews and nieces, Jason Wallace, Jody Wallace and wife, Ashley, Heather Wallace, Joshua Wallace, Jacob Wallace, Jonas Lasater, Alex Lasater, and Sophie Lasater.