Kenneth James Wallace was born on August 14, 1963, in Akron, Ohio. He was raised in Ogden, Utah, where he spent much of his childhood. Kenneth later served his country honorably in the United States Navy. After completing his military service, he returned to Akron, Ohio, where he worked in industrial labor for many years.

Kenneth enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved watching sports, listening to his old-school music, and relaxing with classic television shows and westerns such as Bonanza Gun Smoke, and Kojak. Growing up, family and friends affectionately called him "The Bird" because he could run fast and jump high.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eugene Wallace and Queen Wallace, and his mother, Mary Wallace.

He leaves to cherish his memory his sisters, Sherri Wallace and Leah Wallace; his children, Sheldon Kranendonk (Lisa Kranendonk), LaToria M. Laister and Kenneth James Wallace Jr. and his beloved grandchildren, Lucy Pearl Kranendonk, Cameron Laister, and Kyranae Linn Wallace.

Kenneth also leaves behind a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends who will forever cherish his memory.

He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved him.