Lowell Eugene “Sonny” Wakole was born on July 26, 1934, to Harry Eugene Wakole and Lillian Mae Windowmaker. He was lovingly adopted into the Wallace family.
Gene proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Following his military service, he spent many years working as a truck driver and farmer. On Sept. 5, 1994, Gene married Debra McIntruff.
Gene is survived by his loving wife, Debra Wakole; children: Misty Sullivan and husband Travis, Paula Poole and husband Shane, Russell West, Thomas Killens, Mike Wakole and wife Kathy, and Bobbie Wakole; grandchildren: Katlyn Fry and husband Josh, Sarah West, Haley Sullivan and fiancé Josh, Ashley Shoun and husband Orion, Allyson Stewart and husband Taylor, Sohna Sullivan, Gunner Sullivan, Nolan Sullivan, Brandon, Kaitlyn, Hannah, Cory, Aimee Bland, Abbeigh Bland, Russell West Jr., Summer West, and Dustin West; 12 great-grandchildren; and sisters: Charlotte Lane of Shawnee, Freda West of Meeker, and Esther Armitage.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Zoey; great-grandson, Kohen; brothers: Gary and Delbert Wakole; and sisters: Thelma Wilcox, Irene McCellan, Donna Green, Lois Washington, Dorothy Bohannon, and Leona Wakole.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 pm, Sept. 18, 2026 at AE Funeral Services located at 603 W. Independence Street, Shawnee, OK 74804.
