Jonathan Bernard Mallory

Jonathan Bernard Mallory obituary, Smyrna, DE

Jonathan Bernard Mallory

Jonathan Mallory Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Faries Funeral Directors and Crematorium, Inc. on Oct. 1, 2025.

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In Loving Memory of a Beloved Soul
Jonathan B. Mallory (Bernie)
Age 55
Resided in Dover, DE
Born in Albany NY on July 21, 1969
Surrounded by his sons he received his heavenly wings and was called home on July 2, 2025
He leaves to mourn his children - Devaughn Mallory, Harmony Mallory, Terrance Mallory and Destiny Mallory, and siblings - Vivian Hawkins (Dazzle), Renee Gilmore-Copeland, Tesha Mallory, Jermain Mallory
Preceded in death by parents Johnie B. Mallory and Mary Louise Gilmore-Mallory and sister Tracie L. Mallory
Nieces and Nephews Stephanie Stallings, B'jon Gilmore, Kara Stallings, Crystal Stallings, Messiah Mallory, Elijah Mallory, Adrian Mallory, Karma Mallory
Great Nieces and Nephews Tyjon Gilmore, Jerelle Gilmore, Angel Biddings, Lorenzo Pena
Along with a host of aunts, uncles and cousins
Jonathan was employed at Wilmington University and also worked part time at Boscov's Department store. Jonathan had a great passion for public speaking, academics, sports, comic books, movies, helping his students, and most importantly family.
Education: Attended Christian Brothers Academy High School in Albany, University of Maryland Global College where he earned his Bachelors of Science -information systems management and certification in project management for IT professionals, Purdue Global University where he earned his Masters of Science in Higher Education - College Administration and Leadership and was actively pursuing his PhD in Higher Education
Hobbies and Interests: Activities, sports, passions, Marvel superhero movies, mortal kombat games/movies, WWE wrestling and a host of other activities many of which revolved around giving back to the community.
Final Thoughts: Special thanks to...
We the family of Jonathan B. Mallory would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to extended family and friends for all the love and support given to us in time of grief, as our loved one spreads his wings.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 3 to 4 Pm in the Faries Funeral Chapel, located at 29 S. Main Street in Smyrna. Memorial services will begin at 4 PM. Burial will be private.
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