Wallace “Sonny” W. Valleroy, Sr., 93, of Perryville, Missouri, passed away at 11:33 am, Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
He was born to the late Cleve and Ella (nee Harrison) Valleroy on May 26, 1932 in Chester, Illinois.
Sonny married Lucille Kline on May 14, 1955 in Perryville, Missouri; she survives.
He had worked at the International Shoe Factory for 19 years and then was a machine operator for Singer in Red Bud, Illinois for 21 years.
Sonny was of Christian Faith. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post #3553 and the American Legion Post #487 in Chester. He loved watching hummingbirds, cardinals and wildlife, woodworking, repairing lawnmowers and playing horseshoes.
He was a proud United States Army Korean War Veteran.
Survivors:
Wife:
Lucille Valleroy Perryville, MO
3 Sons:
Wallace “Wally” (Darla) Valleroy, Jr. Ellis Grove, IL
Wendell (Lori) Valleroy Old Appleton, MO
Randall (Misti) Valleroy Perryville, MO
1 Sister:
Rena Johnson Manitowoc, WI
7 Grandchildren:
Danna Valleroy, Daniel (Dani) Valleroy, Amber (Eric) Smith, Tyson (Brooke) Valleroy, Brooke (Michael) Bachmann, Juli Valleroy and Aurora Valleroy
8 Great Grandchildren:
Summer Valleroy, Bently Valleroy, Noah Smith, Zoe Smith, Colby Smith, Emery Valleroy, Nova Bachmann and Mia Bachmann
1 Great Grandchild due April 2026
Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends
Preceded in Death by: Parents, 1 Great Grandson – Beau Bachmann, 2 Brothers – Cleve and Delion Valleroy, 2 Sisters – Evelyn Brooks and Lillian Thies and 2 Half Siblings – Irene Tindall and Earl Higgins
Funeral Service:
10:00 am, Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois
Officiating:
Pastor Ridge Fogerson
Interment:
Evergreen Cemetery
Chester, Illinois
Visitation:
Monday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday – 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois
Memorials:
Missouri Veteran’s Home, Cape Girardeau, Missouri
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