William "Doc" Malloy, Jr.

Doc was the first person outside my immediate family who showed an interest in me playing tennis. He actually showed up one afternoon at my football practice with Billy Webb and gave me my first trophy ever for tennis. I still remember the thunderbird. I may have forgotten the lessons and advise, but I have never forgotten him. I will forever be grateful for his time and Introduction to the sport that I continue to love to this day.

Doc--
You were one of the marvelous characters to ever grace the sands, courts
and watering holes of this island. Your wit and charm, sass and smile will live here forever. Hope you get all the calls up there....just keep rockin'.

Doc and I went to the same high school, Virginia Episcopal School in Lynchburg, Va. He was there for a post graduate year and was the best player on the basketball team (leading scorer) and lead the tennis team.
Doc was a great athlete, but I will always remember him for a short story he wrote in high school. It was written in the late 60’s and is about a tennis match. He is writing about the match and all the close calls begin to. Go his way so he can win. The last sentence let’s you...

I had just turned 35 and was anxious to play in my first 35’s tournament at Fripp Island.
Unfortunately, my first round was against Doc. I remember it well- I think he won 6-3, 6-2 but it was easy to remember his name through time.
My condolences to the family. I was sorry to see his name in the paper.......

I met Doc some 50 years ago as he once dated my sister when they were in high school. After I graduated from South Carolina he offered me my first tennis teaching job at Palmetto Dunes. I came to realize it was more stringing rackets than anything else but he was a kind and generous person no less. We would run into Doc several times over the years we would come to the island. He will certainly be missed. May you be in God's arms my friend!

From the minute I met Doc as a 10 year old running around the tennis courts in Harbour Town in the late seventies, we became lifelong friends. He would always have a smile and a story to share. A true Island great.

This should bring David Lauderdale out of retirement, Doc is certainly “Legend “

He was a wonderful person who help our family in the early 70s to come to HHI. Our parents & his parents would great friends. You will be missed by so many people. Bless your family!