Mr. Tristan Paul Wallace, 37, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away at 4:08 a.m. Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Allure of Knox County in Galesburg.
He was born May 19, 1988 in Galesburg, the son of Donald Gary Wallace and Yvonne Davidson.
Surviving are his parents, and his sister, Natalie (Jason) Davis of Chicago.
Tristan graduated from Galesburg High School in 2006. He worked at Little Caesar’s Pizza where he could be seen holding up the sign for 17 years. He then went on to work at Goodwill. He was a member of the Allen Chapel AME Church in Galesburg. Tristan enjoyed watching sports and old DVD’s. He was a fan of wrestling and football, specifically the Chicago Bears. He also had a kind soul and enjoyed helping others and often aided the elderly.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 24, 2025, at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Home and Cremation Services Galesburg Chapel. Funeral services will follow at the chapel at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. James Hailey officiating. He will be laid to rest in East Linwood Cemetery. Memorials in Tristans honor may be made to the family. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral and Cremation Services of Galesburg is honored to serve the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.h-p-w.com.
















