Reflection of life
ISAIAH JOSIAH MALONE Sr. “Zeke” was born April 14th, 1981, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was the son of Beatrice Malone and Ernest Lee Martin Jr. Isaiah departed this life on March 5th, 2023, at the age of 41.
Isaiah was baptized at Jerusalem Church at an early age. He graduated from Northside High School in 1999 and participated in the football and Track. Isaiah was attending business school as he was venturing into having his own delivery business. He was an entrepreneur having his own delivery service. Isaiah was also employed with Fort Wayne Community School as an varsity coach for Northside High School football team, assistant coach for Lakeside Middle School girls basketball team, and an upcoming Varsity Football coach for Southside High School.
Isaiah was so full of life he enjoyed spending time with family and friends, refereeing, and coaching football and basketball, but most of all he loved his children, he wanted nothing but the best for them. He enjoyed watching his children participate in athletic activities: football, basketball, track, and cheerleading, but most importantly he loved seeing his children making the honor roll in school. His greatest joys were coaching his children and coaching his Always 100 AAU girls’ basketball team. He was so passionate about teaching kids the game and growing their confidence in what they were doing on and off the court/field. The impact he had on the Always 100 basketball team league and the Eagles/Spartans Football organization alone was unmatched.
Isaiah’s memories will be left to be cherish by his parents; Beatrice Malone, and Ernest Lee (Rita) Martin Jr.; children Ranya Coleman, Da’Vonte Malone, Ja’Vonte Malone, Dominick Malone, JoSiah Malone, Donnivan Malone, Jamari Malone, JaZaiah Malone; brothers Markus (Shirley) Malone, Ernest (Wendy) Malone, Ronald Malone, Joshua (Nina) King; aunts Carol Hightire, Willean Frazer-Gray; uncles Felton Stephenson, Willie Frazer; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Isaiah was preceded in death by his son Isaiah Josiah Malone Jr., grandmother Nellie Beatrice Frazer, and Hattie Martin; grandfather Ernest Martin Sr.; best friend Terrance “Money” Miles.
Isaiah legacy lives on as a Beloved Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, and Friend.
A special thanks to Ella’s House Home Care, LLC and Always 100.
ORDER OF SERVICE
SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2023
VISITATION 8:30AM – 9:30 am
HOMEGOING CELEBRATION 9:30 am
SELECTION
Battle is not yours
Tameka Anderson
SCRIPTURE READINGS
OLD & NEW TESTAMENT
Rev. Timothy Bell
PRAYER
SELECTION
Sweet Home
Johnny Davis
OBITUARY READING
CONDOLENCE CLERK
RELECTIONS
Willie Frazer, Venard Hollins, Coaches
SELECTION
I won’t Complain
Tameka Anderson
EULOGY
Pastor Maurice Culver
Jerusalem Baptist church
CLOSING PRAYER
Recessional
INTERMENT
LINDENWOOD CEMETERY
FORT WAYNE, IN
REPAST
JERUSALEM BAPTIST CHURCH
COMMUNITY CENTER
1151 FRANCIS ST.
FORT WAYNE, IN 46803
PALLBEARERS
Tyrone Hightire Jevon Malone
Willie L. Frazer Wesley Gray
Jay Nelson TaShawn Wilder
HONORARY PALLBEARS
Da’Vonte Malone Ja’Vonte Malone
Dominick Malone JoSiah Malone
Donnivan Malone Jamari Malone
Flower Bearers
Members of the family
TO MY CHILDREN
When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
All filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn’t cry,
The way you did today;
While thinking of the many things,
We didn’t get to say.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you;
And each time that you think of me,
I know you’ll miss me too.
When tomorrow start without me,
Don’t think we’re far apart;
For every time you think of me,
I’m right here in your heart
Love you, Dad
Special thanks
Ella ‘s House Home Care, LLC
Always 100
DONATIONS
Ella's House3488 Stellhorn Rd, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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