Edwin Earl Malloch

Edwin (Ed) Earl Malloch passed away January 14, 2023 in Jacksonville, FL. He was the beloved son of Honor and George Malloch. Ed graduated from Shead Memorial High School in 1964 and the University of Maine in 1968. He taught High School Science for three years before joining the army during the Vietnam War. He was trained to be an Oncology technician and spent his career working at Walter Reed Army Hospital. He served his country for 20 years retiring as the Army's youngest Sergeant Major. Following his retirement, he continued working for several years at Walter Reed.Ed loved spending time with his family and friends. He also loved reading, golf, deep sea fishing on his father's fishing party boat, and running. His love of steamers and all seafood was well known by all who loved him. In 2020, Ed moved with his wife, Sherrie to Jacksonville to be closer to their young grandchildren who they adored.

Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Sherrie who was his best friend and the love of his life.

Survivors include his loving children, Eric (Mandy)Malloch, Michael Malloch, and Sabrina Rothberg (Philip), his grandchildren, Kelsey McClelland, Zehava Rothberg, Serafina Rothberg, Koren Rothberg, and Gavri Rothberg, his brother George (Linda) Malloch, his sister Priscilla (John) Ford, his nephew Chris (Sonya) Malloch and their children Mikaela, Brandon, Taylor, and Aaron.

A celebration of Ed's life will be held later this year. He will be laid to rest with his wife, Sherrie at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA. Ed was beloved and will be missed by his family, his friends, especially those at Shenandoah Crossing, and all blessed to know him.

A funeral service for Edwin will be held Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Chapel, 4801 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207, followed by a reception.