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Ralph Malone Obituary

Ralph Leroy Malone

Ralph Leroy Malone slipped away into a peaceful sleep on August 21, 2013 at Akron City Hospital.

Ralph was an entrepreneur. He enjoyed traveling, dancing, music, and riding his motorcycle. He took most trips with his dog Cruiser II along. He was a veteran of the Air Force, member of VFW Post 499 of Rahway, N.J. and The American Legion. Ralph was a member of Arlington Church of God.

He was preceded in death by his father, William C. Malone; mother, Hensie Malone; brothers, Robert, Howard, Clifford, William C. Jr., and Ernest W. He is survived by his loving wife, Diane; sisters, Eleanor Thomas and Louise (Howard) Bell; brothers, Dr.'s James (Rubie) Malone of New York and Edward P. Malone; son, Ralph (Tonya) Malone, Jr. of Akron; Luberta Burks, Jason Malone of New York; and a host of family, friends, grands, and great-grands.

The family wishes to thank all the doctors and nurses at Summa, and Dr. Clavecilla for their excellent service and care of Ralph.

Services will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 12 p.m. at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home, Rev. Dr. Alicia Malone officiating. Friends may visit at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until time of service. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 1426 Hammel Street, Akron, OH 44306.


Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Aug. 23 to Aug. 25, 2013.
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LuLu, I'm sorry for your loss. I wish I had known so I could have paid my last respects. Your dad was always nice to me and I really enjoyed dancing with him. :-) I'm gonna miss him. Praying God's strength and comfort for you and your entire family.

DaNita Smith (Master Dancers)

August 28, 2013

Extending our deepest condolences to the family during this difficult time.

Weaver, Mendoza and Grant Family

August 26, 2013

LuLu and Ralph - You have my sympathy for the passing of your father from this life. I'm praying that your faith will give you strength and God bless and give you peace.

Barbara Herring

August 26, 2013

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

John & Susan White

August 25, 2013

Diane
if there is anthing I can do for you I'm a phone call away
mildred & james harrison

August 25, 2013

May God be with you. I am thankful to have had to chance to get to know you. Ralph jr. know that your dad was a special person and will be missed much love cynthia.

Cynthia Carey

August 25, 2013

Ralph, Luberta, and other family members. You have our prayers and deepest sympathy in the lost of your father. May God give strength you and comforting at this time.

James,Van,Timothy,Sandra and Pauletta Williams

August 25, 2013

Ralph and Lu-Lu, my deepest condolences,and prayers for you,on the loss of your dad.

August 25, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Beth Ann Isaiah

August 25, 2013

Luberta, my warmest condolences to you and your family for the loss of your father. I will hold you in my heart and prayers. May God comfort you all during this time.

Darrilyn Stormes

August 25, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home

August 25, 2013

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of the loss of Ralph he was a good man.God Bless.

Charles Vaughn

August 24, 2013

May God Bless and keep the Malone family

Malcolm and Esther Moore

August 23, 2013

Offering our sincere condolences to his family. Our prayers are for peace and comfort during your time of sorrow. Earth has no sorrows that Heaven can not heal.

The children of Ada Lee Burks Morgan

Debra Harris

August 23, 2013

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