1938
2020
MALONE, Ronnie Jo Ronnie Jo Malone, a remarkable real estate investor, grocery chain store owner, and loving patriarch of his family, died on March 17th at the age of 81 in Dallas. Ronnie was born and raised on a working farm in the small town of Geronimo, Oklahoma on August 6, 1938 to Vera and R.J. Malone. He graduated from Geronimo High School in 1956 and married Eva Mae McCuiston in 1957. They had three beautiful daughters Rhonda, Rachelle, and Renee. Ronnie arrived in Dallas with his family in 1972 and began a distinguished, forty eight-year career in banking, real estate investing and established a grocery chain. He married W. Jane Brown on February 25, 1983 in Las Vegas, NV and added another wonderful daughter and two sons to his family. From humble beginnings as a grocery-packing boy, Ronnie saw opportunity in South and East Dallas and successfully built the Malone's Food Stores chain to numerous stores that came to employ a great many people. He also heavily invested in shopping centers across the metroplex with one of his biggest investments as partial owner of the monumental Oak Cliff Tower. Ronnie was a founding shareholder of several banks including Medallion Bank, First Interstate Bank, and First Citizens Bank. His investment in First Citizens bank eventually led him to become the largest shareholder of Jefferson Bank thru 2011. Additionally, he served dutifully on several private and publicly traded bank boards. Ronnie attributed success to a philosophy of, "Work hard, save your money, and be good to your customers." Above all, his family was his greatest treasure. Ronnie is survived by his loving wife Jane; daughters: Rhonda Davis, Rachelle Florez, Renee Urquhart, Kathy Vouklizas; sons: Rick Gomez and Tray Gomez; sister: Tena Cox; brothers: Bill Malone and Vonden Malone; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grand-children. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Lorene Collier and Laneta Huff; brothers: Lloyd Malone, Lyndal Malone, and D.H. Malone. Due to current CDC restrictions, the funeral will be a private family service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, if so desired, may be directed to the American Heart Association.
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Im very sorry to here this my mom worked for him many years as a meat wrapper with his son in law i think his name was glen very sorry my mom was pat price
Tonya Meza
Acquaintance
May 24, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of a GREAT MAN. Ronnie was a very kind, generous, hard working man who cared deeply for others. My father worked for him for many years. He was a dear friend to him and our family. We are so thankful and blessed to have known him and Jane.
Our thoughts are with Jane and his family at this difficult time.
Love, Bob Bertram and family
Bob Bertram
March 23, 2020
Sent 3/17/2020 upon learning my partner and friend had returned home. Thank you for touching my life and always being a beacon of sound reasoning.
Ralph Isenberg
To All,
My relationship with Ronnie began almost a decade before I met Norman Brinker. Ronnie made it known the first time I met him that he was a different kind of businessman. Over the years, I have never seen Ronnie waiver from his core beliefs. Ronnie always put others before him. Ronnie was also the eternal peace maker. I am reminded of the time Ronnie came to a partner meeting with a cashiers check for one million dollars in an attempt to bring peace to the partnership. Even after my demise at OCT, Ronnie never treated me any differently. Being partners had evolved into a sincere friendship.
Ronnie was very proud of OCT. Several year ago Ronnie had a short documentary made about his life. OCT was an important part of his life work. I hope the family will share the film with us.
In conclusion, I am a better person because I knew Ronnie Malone. Each of us have fond memories of our partner. I hope that the first order of business is to gather and recall those memories with each other. I pray each of us will dedicate ourselves to the beliefs Ronnie held dear as we potentially wrap up the affairs of OCT.
I will miss my partner and friend. I know Ronnie has the wind at his back. Rest In Peace. From Hamlet; The rest is silence.
Ralph Isenberg
March 21, 2020
I am so saddened to hear this news. This is such a loss to the family. I had the pleasure of working with him for a couple of years and thoroughly liked and respected him. He was a very kind man and totally dedicated to his family. He will be missed. My best wishes and thoughts are with the family during this very sad time.
Marie Jones
March 21, 2020
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