Burial Plot Section 20-1176
Find a Grave Memorial ID 128720846
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Richard Lee Malone, 79, of Homestead, Florida died Wednesday April 2, 2014 with loving family members at his side. He was born on July 12, 1934 in Palmyra, Missouri to Minnie Chatfield and Austin Malone as the eldest of 6 - Caroline (dec), John (dec), Barry (dec), Jerry, Ron, Don. He wed his loving wife of 58 years, Janice L. Walker on April 14, 1956 in Topeka, Kansas. He was beloved by his 5 children, Rhonda Houston, Curtis Malone (dec), Teresa Brady, Craig Malone, Gary Malone and his 4 grandchildren, Jennifer Houston, Ashlee Brady, Alyssa Malone, Connor Malone. Richard served 20 years in the US Air Force and retired at the rank of MSgt. After his military service he received a Bachelors of Education in 1979 from Florida International University and served his community for 20 years as a Dade County High School teacher & vocational instructor. In retirement, Richard enjoyed gardening, woodworking and especially wood art. He was an active member of the church he loved - Redland Nazarene Church of Homestead, Florida. A beautiful memorial service and reception was held on the church grounds on April 5, 2014. Richard was laid to rest Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at the South Florida National Cemetery where he received full military honors for his dedicated service to his country.
Published in Miami Herald, The (FL) - Sunday, April 27, 2014
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United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries
Deceased
Name Richard Lee Malone
Event Type Obituary
Event Date 27 Apr 2014
Event Place Florida
Residence Place Homestead, Florida
Gender Male
Age 79
Occupation Msgt, Teacher & Vocational Instructor
Birth Date 12 Jul 1934
Birthplace Palmyra, Missouri
Death Date 02 Apr 2014
Burial Date 09 Apr 2014
Newspaper Miami Herald, The
Spouse and Children
Janice L Walker Wife Female
Rhonda Houston Daughter Female
Curtis Malone Son Male
Teresa Brady Daughter Female
Parents and Siblings
Minnie Chatfield Malone Mother Female
Austin Malone Father Male
Extended Family
Jennifer Houston Granddaughter Female
Ashlee Brady Granddaughter Female
Connor Malone Grandson Male
Alyssa Malone Granddaughter Female
Others on Record
Craig Malone Unknown Male
Redland Nazarene Church Unknown Male