Laird was born in Cincinnati Ohio to the union of Charles Wayne Wallace and Janie McCrimon Wallace. He graduated from Withrow High School and worked various jobs between retail and service industries as a teenager & young adult. During his teenage years he traveled and played the drums for the Cincinnati Stridettes Dance Team & Drum Corps. He lived and enjoyed life without limits far beyond expectations, even after an unfortunate injury, which occurred 39 years ago. After that incident, at the age of 22 he was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury. Even so he never wanted to betreated differently or accommodated in any special way. He directly focused on living as if the injury never occurred. Laird lived a very full life, of independence and mobility to be admired. He was always considerate and helpful to others while making himself useful, and available. He especially illustrated empathy and compassion towards the seniors and people in the community within the family, extended family, and friends... that certain compassion was further extended to the neighborhood cats, that he always fed. He loved working with his best friend Mike, at his auto repair shop, where he spent numerous hours.

Laird offered appointment transportation to people in need before the Uber/Lyft concept even existed. He was the in-house photographer at any event he attended, and took many, many pictures. If there was dancing going on, he joined right in because he loved to dance. He loved roller skating and was great at the sport prior to his injury. Laird enjoyed collecting Hot Wheel cars, CDs, and watching old movies. He had begun embracing the digital age by playing games like Solitaire and using popular apps on his tablet. He also entertained himself by following Old School music and antique cars on Pinterest and Facebook, sharing these interests with many of us. Keeping strong ties, communicating with high school alumni, and participating in community events was important to him. He enjoyed participating in bible study and following sports. The Bengals & San Francisco 49ers were 2 of the NFL teams he claimed. Later in life he spent time traveling with family which afforded him the opportunity of touring the states of Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, New Jersey, Pittsburgh & Washington DC. Though he truly was a Cincy- lifer he enjoyed taking such trips with his sister and brother-in-law. Always happy, he addressed everyone... "Greetings", always smiling, never complaining. Wherever he went, his warm & compassionate personality was always remembered because he never met a stranger. Recently, even after being diagnosed with non-alcoholic liver disease a year ago, Laird remained resilient and determined to be independent. He did not want to be a burden to anyone. With all said, Laird will be truly and deeply missed.

Laird was preceded in death by his parents: Charles Wayne Wallace (6/2/1986) and Janie Wallace (8/7/2011), Step mother: Barbara Simpson (11/22/1979).

Leaves to mourn: Sister & Brother in-law Darlene McCrimon Palmer (Henderson Ray) of (North Richland Hills, TX), Brother Patrick Glenn Wallace of (Arlington, VA). Nephew-William Wallace (Jatana), great nephews-Kaiden (6), Kaisen (5), Kailen (4) of (Miamisburg, OH), Nephew-DeMicheal Wallace. Great nephew Kellan Wallace (7) of (Trotwood, OH) - Nephew Evander Wallace (14) of (Fredericksburg, VA), Niece-Ava Wallace (12) of (Fredericksburg, VA), Niece-Latasha Harris (Cincinnati, OH), Brother-Michael Wayne Wallace (Cincinnati, OH). Stepsisters: Georgetta Simpson-Crayton (San Diego, CA) & Laverne Lovejoy (Cincinnati, OH), Special friend from Day one: Michael Baity & Michael's mom, Mrs. Baity (Cincinnati, OH), Special cousins: Devin Gamboa (Cincinnati, OH), Barbara Gamboa (Tallulah, LA). Special Sister-in-law: Sonya Wallace (Trotwood, OH). Aunts: Misty Smith, Katherine A. Clarke, Rina A. Wallace (Cincinnati, OH). Uncle- Walter McCrimon (Selma, AL). Grandfather- William Martin (Cincinnati, OH). Cousins-Simone Gamboa, Reuben Gamboa, Natasha Stuckey, Tiffany Hinton, Patrina Wallace, Endora Wallace, Marvin Hinton (Cincinati, OH). Chris Clarke, (Oakland, CA). Colin Isaac Thomas (Cincinnati, OH). Sister in-law-Reyna Howard (Fredericksburg, VA),  and a host of many cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Visitation is from 9:00 am until 10:00 am, on  Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Walker Event Center, 3939 Reading Road (Corner of Reading and Paddock), Cincinnati  (45229).   The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation beginning at 10:00 am. Friends and family will gather to share memories, find solace in one another's company, and honor the legacy he leaves behind.

Interment will follow at Vine Street Hill Cemetery, 3701 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220.

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Walker Funeral Home and Crematory  is caring for the Wallace family during this difficult time.  Please call 513.251.6200 or visit www.HerbWalker.com for additional information.