Ronald "Ronnie" Ernest Wallace, age 86, of Malvern, AR, passed away on October 15, 2024, in his home. He was born on October 8, 1938, in Malvern, AR, the son of Ernest and Vallye Stacy Wallace. Ronnie was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served on the USS Cusk submarine. He also worked as an iron worker for the Local 321 of Little Rock, AR. Ronnie was a member of Second Baptist Church in Malvern. He enjoyed raising his angus cattle, hunting, going to and participating in the rodeo.

Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents; and son, Russell Ernest Wallace.

Left to cherish his memory, loving wife of 44 years, Patty J. Wallace; son, Scott Wallace (Debbie) of Malvern and bonus son, Jerry Burrow (Becky) of Poyen; daughter, Melodee Gentry (Jimmy) of Oklahoma, and bonus daughter, Vickey Clark of Little Rock; sister, Mary Frances Sears (Frankie) of Mayflower and Patricia Ann Corless of San Clemente, CA; 8 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be on Saturday, October 19th from 1-2pm with the funeral service starting at 2pm, at Regency Funeral Home, with Bro. Joey McDermott officiating.

Pallbearers are Jay Wallace, Brad Wallace, Mitchell Wallace, Barney Burrow, Nathan Burrow, and Fran Guarnieri.

Memorials may be made to the Cooper Cemetery Fund (in the care of Jay Wallace: 956 Kirkpatrick Rd. Malvern, AR 72104) or Second Baptist Church of Malvern.

Arrangements are made by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign guestbook at regencyfuenralhome.com.