Wallace Andrews

Wallace M. Andrews was born on March 26, 1946, in Dumas, Arkansas, to E.C. Andrews, Sr. and Littie B. Gossett-Andrews. He was one of eight children born to this union. Affectionately known as "Mac" or "Mac Daddy," Wallace was raised in Dumas, Arkansas,
where he received his primary and secondary education through the Dumas Public School system and attended Reed High School. In 1963, he relocated to Fremont, California, and in 1969 began working on the assembly line for General Motors. His career later led him to transfer to the Kansas City, Kansas GM plant in the Fairfax District, where he remained a dedicated and hardworking employee for 33 years until his retirement in 2001. In 1983, Wallace met Barbara McDaniel, embracing her children, Lillian and Joshua McDaniel, as his own. Together, they welcomed sons Wallace Duval and Walter Dillard Andrews in March 1986. Wallace and Barbara shared a lifelong partnership built onvcommitment, loyalty, and family.
Wallace was preceded in death by his parents, E.C. Andrews, Sr. and Littie B. Gossett- Andrews; his brothers Darren, David, and Clarence Andrews; his sister Rosemary V. Carter; and his son Joshua McDaniel. He leaves to cherish his precious memories his lifetime companion, Barbara McDaniel; his children Wallace Duval Andrews (Brineshia Smith) and Walter Dillard Andrews (BillieJean); special niece Veronica Davis; stepchildren Lillian Terry (Ralph) and Leland Smith; grandchildren DaJonna Beck, Walter Jr., Shameer, Bryson, Joshua, Journee, and Ezekiel Andrews; fourteen step-grandchildren; one great-grandson; and siblings E.C. Andrews, Jr., Irene Campbell, Billie Jean Andrews, and Debra Williams. Wallace was a devoted father and grandfather whose life was defined by hard work, responsibility, and quiet integrity. A man of few words, he was private and reserved, taking great pride in order, discipline, and doing things the right way. He believed deeply in providing for others, not only his family, but anyone in need-and he did so faithfully without ever seeking recognition or praise.
After overcoming personal challenges, Wallace remained sober for 26 years and committed himself to helping others along their recovery journeys. As a sponsor in Alcoholics Anonymous, he offered guidance, compassion, and unwavering support, leaving a meaningful and lasting impact on many lives. He was a faithful attendee of Paseo Baptist Church in Kansas City, Missouri, where he found fellowship and spiritual grounding. In his quieter moments, Wallace found comfort in music and cherished timeless classics, especially "For the Good Times" by Al Green. His life stands as a testament to perseverance, humility, and service, and he will be remembered with love, respect, and gratitude by all who knew him.