Michael Mallory

Michael Mallory 1974 - 2015 Beloved father, son, and brother, Michael Shane Mallory, born in August 1974, raised in Taft and most recently a resident of Arroyo Grande, died on Thursday, October 15, 2015, at his home at the age of 41. Mike was a distinguished California Highway Patrol Officer for more than 15 years and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology from California State University, Bakersfield. As a young man, Mike was an amazing athlete who excelled in football and swimming and enjoyed extreme sports such as skateboarding. As an adult, his dedication to fitness continued and he enjoyed surfing and biking. In addition to sports and fitness, Mike loved music and was a gifted musician with the ability to play drums, guitar and cello and he had a wonderful singing voice. Mike was benevolent, generous, and kind with extraordinary intelligence and gifts. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifford and Doris Mallory and grandfather, Roy E. Garratt. He is survived by his children: Gary, Parker, Jenessa, and Gavin; mother, Carol Mallory and spouse, Mike Mayfield; father, Mark Mallory and spouse, Cindy; brother and sisters: Michelle Mallory, Mellissa Cross-Wade and spouse Terry Wade, Angela Cross-Rinnert and spouse Matt Rinnert, Randy Cross, June Mallory, Delane Morin-Mallory, and Ramona Mallory; his children's mother, Lori; grandmother, Fern Garratt, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as dear friends. There will be a Memorial Service Friday, October 23, at 1:00pm in Arroyo Grande at the LDS Church, 751 S. Traffic Way. There will also be a Funeral Service at Erickson & Brown Funeral Home Chapel in Taft on Saturday, October 24, at 9:30am. A graveside service will follow at West Side District Cemetery in Taft. There are no visitation hours scheduled. To sign an online registry please visit www.EricksonAndBrown.com.