Sumter, SC

Thomas Mallard, Sr., 72, husband of Ethel Allen Mallard died Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Prisma Health Richland, Columbia, SC. He was born March 5, 1953 in Santee, SC. A son of the late Isaac Jenkins and Mamie Mallard Washington.

Public viewing 2PM til 6PM Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Hayes F. Samuels, Sr, Memorial Chapel 114 North Church St., Manning, SC.

Celebration of life 12 Noon Thursday, February 26, 2026 Taw Caw Resource Center, 1130 Granby Lane, Summerton, SC. Burial will follow in Friendship AME Church Cemetery, Silver Community of Clarendon County.

The family will be receiving friends starting Thursday, February 19, 2026, 2PM til 8PM daily, at the home of his sister in law, Mary Allen, 1041 KW Hodge Rd. Manning, SC.