Mr. Jerry Malone 82, Gadsden, departed this life on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Sincere Condolences and prayers for family and friends.
LIFE REFLECTIONS
Jerry L. Malone was born January 28,1940 in Mallory, West Virginia. His parents, John and Thelma Malone raised him together until John deceased. Jerry confessed Christ as a youth.
After graduation from high school Jerry enlisted in the United States Army. Upon completing his duties in the military, he settled in Cleveland, Ohio. While living in Cleveland, Jerry made a living as a bus driver for Cleveland Transportation Services (CTS). Later he went on to become a multi car hauler for General Motors.
It was during his tenure with CTS, Jerry met the love of his life, Sallie Ann Benson. They united in holy matrimony June 21, 1974. Together with their one son they relocated to Warren, Ohio. Jerry and his wife were very outgoing and social. He was a family man, he believed in earning his own way, and he devoted his love and life to Sallie and Steve. After the death of his wife, Jerry became a caregiver to his mom until she passed.
Filling a void in his life, Jerry became an avid bowler. He was active in leagues and loved traveling to bowl in Ohio. In 2015 Jerry relocated to Gadsden to be closer to his son Steve. His daughter in love involved him with charities with her, and his son connected him with the local bowling center in Gadsden. He was an avid bowler until his death.
He was preceded in death by his wife Sallie Ann, and his mother Thelma.
He leaves many memories with, son, Steven Malone, daughter-in-love; Delsia Malone, daughter; Geraldine Malone, Cleveland, Ohio; grandchildren, Ebony Malone, Joy Malone, Joneil Malone, Desalyn Easley, and D J Easley; great granddaughter, Seyani K.; sisters in law, Miranda Edwards, Willie Mae Starr, Joyce Jackson, Brenda Benson, Ava Benson; brothers in laws, Willie Benson, Jr., Carl Jackson, Jimmy Lee Benson, and Eddie Ellis. Special niece and bowling partner, Veronica Looney; special cousins, Valarie Moss, Cheryl Taylor and Cynthia Godfrey; special friend; Darrell Martin; Hit Man Bowling buddies, James Parker, Dean Stanfield, Calvin Hutchinson.
PUBLIC VIEWING
Monday, June 20, 2022, 2pm - 7pm
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 11:00am, Gadsden Memorial Funeral Home Chapel 1318 E. Broad St. Gadsden, AL 35903
Pastor Scottie Rice, Eulogist
INTERMENT
Thursday, June 23, 2022, Alabama National Cemetery Montevallo, AL
Service by Professionals, Gadsden Memorial Funeral Home.
