John Wall Obituary
John was born on May 10, 1940, in Sorento, Illinois, the son of William Henry and Juanita May (Griffith) Wall.
He was a man who had many words and loved to strike up conversations with anyone. He would give you his opinion whether you liked it or not. He was always willing to help anyone and everyone at any time.
His children and grandchildren were his greatest gifts, and he loved them all with everything he had.
John was proud of the hard work he did as a steel worker, in Alton, as a young man, and later as a laborer out of Sorento labor hall.
He had a strong passion for collecting antiques and running his own businesses, as he was the owner and operator of the salvage yard in Sorento and the 40th and Plum location that sold Amish furniture and later, turned that location into an antique mall.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Loren 'buzz' Wall and Shirley Heady Wright.
Surviving John are his children, Alexander (Amanda) Wall of Sorento, Illinois, Aaron (Brittany Hancock) Wall of Alton, Illinois, Donald Poynter of Sorento, Illinois, Lisa Patterson of Huntsville, Alabama, Kimberly Addler of Staunton, Illinois; grandchildren, Willow and Lily Wall of Sorento, Illinois, Owen Wall of Alton, Illinois, Britt 'Ed' (Sarah) Roberts of Bunker Hill, Illinois, Torie Roberts (David) Garlik, Emily Poynter (Tory) Sutton of Pocahontas, Illinois, Maggie Poynter of Sorento, Illinois; great grandchildren, Abigail, Lilly, Helen, Iris, Olivia, Ryder, Elijah, Jett; and many extended family and friends.
Public Visitation: 10:00 am -12:00 pm., Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the Sorento Baptist Church,206 W. Taylor St., Sorento, Illinois 62086.
Public Funeral: Following the visitation at 12:00 pm., with Pastor Kenneth Zbinden officiating.
Private Burial: Will be held, privately, at Sunnyside Cemetery, Sorento.
Memorials may be given at the visitation and funeral, or mailed to the Sorento Baptist Church, 206 W. Taylor St., Sorento, Illinois 62086.
The family has entrusted Assalley Funeral Homes with the ceremonies.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories or offer condolences to the family.
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