Jack R. Malone

Jack R. Malone, 88, of Marietta, passed away at his home at 9:00 am on Tuesday, May 12, 2009.

He was born in Marietta on April 20, 1921, a son of Roe and Bonnie Wright Malone.  Jack had been employed for 33 years at Union Carbide/Elkem, was a veteran of U.S. Navy during WWII, serving in the European and Asian Theatres, was a third generation Pike Streeter, a member of VFW Post 5108, American Legion Post 64 and Disabled American Veterans.  He enjoyed greyhound racing, both as an owner and fan, and enjoyed both Cincinnati Reds and Marietta College Baseball.

On February 14, 1946, he married Charlotte Perdew who preceded him in death on April 19, 2004.

Jack is survived by 1 son and 1 daughter:  Patti Jo (Randall) Perry of Belpre and Kirk R. (Mary) Malone of Marietta; 2 grandsons and 5 granddaughters:  Greg (Jessica) Malone of Marietta, Shawn Malone and his fiancé Gloria Armel of Parkersburg, Nicole (Joe) Banfield of Hawaii, Natalie Malone, Misty Perry (Michael) Durham of Columbus, Amy Marie Perry and Tiffany Rose Perry both of Belpre.  Also surviving are 5 great grandchildren:  Gaven and Kaleb Malone, Jacob Banfield, Baylee and Julia Malone.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a great grandchild Reese Malone and a sister.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday (May 15) at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with burial in East Lawn Memorial Park with full military rites.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday afternoon after 2:00 with family present from 2-4 and 6-8.

On line condolences may be shared at:  www.mslfuneralhome.com.