Lewis "Wally" Tivis, age 77 of Leeton, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Research Medical Center. Wally will be cremated with a graveside service at a later date. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .

Wally was born May 7, 1941 in Warrensburg, Missouri to Lewis and Naomi (Brewer) Tivis. Wally graduated from CMSU with a BS of Education degree. He taught Industrial Arts at La Monte High School. Wally worked many years for Zolliger Oil Co. and drove trucks for KAW out of Marshall, Missouri. In the early 1960's he worked at the Bart Star Ford Dealership in Birmingham, Alabama. Wally and Carol were members of the First Baptist Church, Warrensburg, Missouri.

Wally was preceded in death by his wife, Carol in 2015, parents, Lewis and Naomi Tivis, an infant brother and one great grandson.

Wally is survived by 4 step children, Shelby (Lisa) Wiskur, Joplin, Missouri, Colby (Crystal) Wiskur Leeton, Missouri, Pearl Wiskur (Christian Hayslip), Raymore, Missouri and Luke Wiskur, Leeton, Missouri, brother Jim (Edna) Tivis, Warrensburg, Missouri, 18 grandchildren and many great grandchildren, and many other relatives.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton.