James C. Malone, 86, of Lake Wee-Ma-Tuk, Cuba, died Oct. 23, 2024.James C. Malone, 86, of Lake Wee-Ma-Tuk, Cuba, died Oct. 23, 2024.
He was born Oct. 4, 1938, in Canton, a son of Edward and Irene Werry Malone.
Surviving are his wife, Karen (Yerbic); and five children, Michelle (and Lynn) Eich, Dianne (and Marty) Lozier, Julie (and Chris) Breese, Mark Colvin, John (and Mary) Colvin; 11 grandchildren; and six-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas, Bill and John.
His life passion was the positive development of children into adulthood. His innate love for people of all ages was expertly and successfully experienced as teacher, coach, superintendent of Agnes Hefty-Puffer School District, VIT Community School District and Spring Lake Community School District. Spoon River College also benefited from his work as Finance Officer.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and We-Ma-Tuk Hills Country Club.
A memorial service will be held Saturday at Sedgwick Funeral Home and Crematory. 1995 N. Main St., Canton. Beginning with Rosary prayer at 9:45 a.m., visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon. at which time the service will begin. Deacon Curtis Theyse will officiate. Inurnment is in St. Joseph Cemetery, Canton, and will follow the service.
Memorials may be made to Red Dog Cystic Fibrosis and St. Mary’s Food Pantry or Fulton County Humane Society.
Condolences may be sent to www.sedgwickfunerahomes.com.
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