Kenny And Ruby Waller

Kenneth "Kenny" A. Waller, Sr., age 76, and Ruby Jean Waller, age 65, both of rural Lawrenceville, IL passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012, in Williamson County, IL. Kenny was born January 24, 1936 in St. Francisville, IL, the son of Otto and Hazel (Ash) Waller. Ruby was born March 27, 1947 in Lawrenceville, IL the daughter of Ellis and Roxie (McKeighen) Cochran. Kenny and Ruby were married March 27, 1965. Kenny and Ruby were active members of Billett United Methodist Church. Kenny worked as a grader operator for Moore Brothers, Pioneer Asphalt, and Potts Trenching and Excavating. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served on the USS Salem (CA-139) from 1955-1958. Kenny's memberships include the Sumner Masonic Lodge, where he served as Grand Master. He was an honorary member of the Allendale Masonic Lodge, a member of the Valley of Danville Scottish Rite, and the Christian Motorcycle Association. Ruby owned and operated the Chuckwagon Restaurant. She was also a cook at the Country Club and the Candelite Restaurant for several years. Ruby retired from the Southwest Indiana Regional Youth Village. Her memberships include Project Linus, and Christian Motorcycle Association. She organized and ran the Angel Tree at the Lawrenceville Wal-Mart for 26 years and was active in helping with the Military Family Group. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, David Waller. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents and one infant brother and a sister, Carolyn Rose Crum. Kenny and Ruby are survived by their children Allen Waller (Kathy), Tina Waller, and Joseph Waller all of Lawrenceville, Julie Waller of Dallas, TX, Kenneth Waller, Jr. (Monica) of Lawrenceville, and Kendra Lanam of Vincennes, IN, 12 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and 10 step-great-grandchildren. Kenny is also survived by three brothers Steven Waller of Mesa, AZ, Paul Waller of Hawaii and Mark Waller (Norylee) of Kenosha, WI, four sisters Ruth Moore (Tommy) of Sumner, IL, Lois Waggoner of Lawrenceville, IL, Nora Morris (Ted) of Bridgeport, and Margaret Waller-Utech (Marty) of Rockford, IL. Ruby is also survived by four brothers, Robert "Bob" Cochran (Marcia) of Lawrenceville, IL, Gary Cochran (Joyce) of Aurora, IN, Elvin "Kenny" Cochran of Vincennes, IN, Ronnie Cochran (Lisa) of Mt. Carmel, IL, four sisters Roxie Wright (Edward) of Princeton, IN, Ruth Douglas (Stanley) of Blairsville, Indiana, Alberta Hensley of Loves Park, IL and Teresa Cunningham (Dan) of Lawrenceville, IL. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 4 to 8 PM at Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home in Lawrenceville followed by a Masonic Ceremony at 8 PM. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Lawrenceville. Burial will follow in Billett Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Billett United Methodist Church, Christian Motorcycle Association, Sumner Masonic Lodge, or to Project Linus with envelopes available through the funeral home.