In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Clarence, Everette and Robert Malone.
Mr. Malone worked at Lloyd’s Auto Sales for 27 years and was employed with John Deere for approximately 10 years prior. He loved interacting with people, surf fishing and working in the yard.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Joyce Blalock Malone; son, John Malone and wife, LaDonna of Wilmington; daughter, Dr. Tammy Parmenter and husband, Daron of Oregon; sister, Carolyn Blanton and husband, Johnny; brother, Elwood Malone and wife, Betty; step-daughter, Cheryl Blanton and husband, Mike of Rocky Point; step-granddaughters: Jackie, Jessica, and Amanda; step-grandsons: Richard, Justin, Jacob, Adam and Morgan; step-great-granddaughters: Shelby and Kalie; and step-great-grandson, Addison.
The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Coble Funeral and Cremation Service at Greenlawn Memorial Park with Pastor Billy Batten officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Zimmerman Cancer Clinic in Wilmington, NC or a charity of your choice.