He was born June 6, 1936 to Robert Sr. and Amelia Malone. Robert was a 1955 graduate of Central High School. He then went on to serve in the TN National Guard. Robert was a member of the East Lake Lodge #698, Alhambra Shrine Temple – Clown Unit, Royal Order Jesters Court, and Half Century Club. He retired from CARTA Transportation Co. ATU Local 1212. Robert was an active member of Red Bank Baptist Church which he attended Fellowship Sunday School class and Senior Adult Prime Timers.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Robert T. and Amelia Malone.
Survivors include wife of 66 years, Sara Malone; sons, Robert T. Malone III and wife Jennifer and Alan Malone; grandson, Williams “Will” Thomas Malone; sisters, Peggy Carmon and Dotty Bowman; and brother, Denny Malone.
A visitation for Robert will be held Friday, September 27, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Chattanooga Funeral Home-North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, P.O. Box 9, Hixson, TN 37343. A funeral service will occur Friday, September 27, 2024 at 12:30 PM at the funeral home. A committal will occur Friday, September 27, 2024 following the service at Chattanooga Memorial Park, 501 Memorial Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37415.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153 Hixson, TN 37343. 423-698-2541 Please share memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com