Wilmer Otis "Fuzzy" Mallory

HAMPTON - Wilmer “Fuzzy” Otis Mallory, 66, of the Mallory Restaurant, died Tuesday, September 17, 2002. A lifelong resident of Hampton, the Mallory family served the community in many ways. In 1927, the Mallory Dairy was opened by Charles D. ”Charlie” Mallory on Aberdeen Rd. in Hampton. “Fuzzy” was born in 1936 in their home on Aberdeen. He worked for his family at Biggie’s restaurant which opened in 1942. He also worked for his brother at Mallory Electric for many years. In 1970 he changed the name of Biggie’s to the Mallory Restaurant where he was the owner and operator for many years. “Fuzzy” was preceded in death by his parents Charles D. “Charlie” and Mattie Mallory; and his brothers, Thomas E. “Biggie” Mallory and Charles D. Snooky” Mallory. He is survived by his sons, Michael Mallory and William Mallory, both of Hampton and Pete Mallory of York County; his sisters, Dorothy Heath of Norfolk and Maryanne Davis of Hampton; his brothers, R. C. “Tiny” Mallory and James D. “Sonny” Mallory, both of Hampton; his grandchildren, Jennifer Faye Mallory and Traci Mallory Donagan; and his great-grandchildren, Chelsey Mallory, Maryissa Mallory and Cassie Donagan. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Dr. in Hampton. The family wishes any memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 895 Middle Ground Blvd., Suite 154, Newport News, 23606. Arrangements are being provided by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, another R. Hayden Smith Family Funeral Home.