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Arthur MALONE Obituary

MALONE, Arthur J., , a native of Tampa went to rest to be with our Lord last Friday, March 29, 2013. Art was legendary and innovative in his racing careers with Drag Racing, Indianapolis 500 (famous Novi car), as well as, breaking the world speed record in 1961 at Daytona. He was also well known for promoting two NHRA affiliated dragstrips in the area for many years. (Bradenton and Sunshine). He will be sorely missed by all. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Malone, daughters, Stephanie and Pam Malone, grandchildren, Michelle Pimm, Joshua Malone, Emily Bahr, and Stephen Pimm, many nieces and nephews, and let's not forget his canine side kick, Jewel! Services to be held at Garden Of Memories Chapel in Tampa, Florida. Viewing Tuesday April 2, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Funeral on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m.

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Published by TBO.com on Mar. 31, 2013.

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Stephanie Malone

March 26, 2023

My goodness! It's been 10 years, but seems like yesterday. Not having your advice, daily check ins, and all around that. I knew you always had my back.you helped me survive through many dark times in my life. Keep telling Mom hello for me! See you on the other side!

Michelle Pimm

April 21, 2013

Grandpa, I miss you so much! I have learned so much more about your wonderful life in the past few weeks. Things I never knew because you did not brag about your accomplishments. You created a legacy for yourself that will never be forgotten! I miss you soo much and your happy faces, Lol. You and grandma Lorraine are finally back together.I love you with all my heart.

Larry Foster

April 9, 2013

Dear Stephanie & Pam

I first meet Art back in 1972. It was my honor to call your Dad my friend and I loved him like a brother. I enjoyed many happy times with Lorraine and Art at the track & on trips. God bless you girls I will keep you in my prayers.
(Sprint Car 77 Malone & Foster)
Love,

April 4, 2013

Dear Family of Art Malone, May you find comfort and peace in your time of loss. You are in our prayers. - Kyle and Rachel (Perry) Cannon

Jeanette Williams

April 4, 2013

Art and Lorraine were the best and we will never forget them. God Bless you girls and your families and find strength in the good memories of your dad and mom left in your hearts. <3 I am so sorry I could not make the funeral but I was thinking and sending prayers your way.

Jeanette Williams

April 4, 2013

Stephanie and Pam; It was such a shock to hear about your dad passing, He was definately one of a kind and an un forgettable person in my life too. He was an employer, mentor and friend. Troy and I will always remember all the time spent with Art both at the race track and at his home and other ways. He was a very gracious host. You girls were very blessed to have your extroidinary mother and your dad. Art and Lorraine did so very much for the dragracing community and left a wonderful legacy for you girls to cherish. Jeanette

Cheryl Cleveland

April 4, 2013

Art was a great guy and a wonderful second cousin. He was my Dad's (EJ Heathcoe)best friend. I remember when he was a teenager and I was only 7 he would wrestle with me on his parent's lawn. I have many happy and special memories of this man and his wonderful family.

Barbara Ursel-Byrd

April 3, 2013

Some of my best memories are of
getting to know Lorraine and Art while racing at Bradenton. Condolences to the family.

Cari Peterson

April 3, 2013

Great uncle!!!!!!

Cari Peterson

April 3, 2013

It was a honor to haqve you as mu uncle. You are a legend and always will be in my eyes. Now go rest in peace with aunt Lorraine and tell her i love her. sad day, but what a man and father and a friend to my dad. You will never be forgotten<3

Cari Peterson

April 3, 2013

You will and aqlways be thenumber 1 in DRAGTER RACING. You will never be Forgotten. Now go Rest in Peace and Tell Aunt Lorraine i said Hi and i miss her too!!!!!

April 2, 2013

Rebecca Stalnaker

April 2, 2013

My mother Ruth Wetherington Philmon was Art's first cousin and loved him very much. She passed away almost 2 years ago, but her family is praying for the Malone family and wishing them the best.

Art in one of his Dragsters

Jim Hawver

April 2, 2013

Art at Indy

Jim Hawver

April 2, 2013

Jim Hawver

April 2, 2013

Art,
I am honored to be called your friend and happy to be your brother in Christ.I'll catch up with you later!
Jim Hawver

loyd Dyal

April 2, 2013

Growing up with Art as kids,Art was the biggest kid on the block later in life became a big man in the racing sports world, a giant of a man and a man of his word.a true friend thanks for all the good times.

Sandra Mones

April 1, 2013

Art Malone you will be missed by many in the racing community. I remember going to Sunshine Speedway with my Uncle Roy Cipray and his wife Dolene to watch dragster racing. What a great time we all had. RIP Sir!

Don Whalen

April 1, 2013

Art was a great man and friend I will never forget the fun times all those years at Desoto while running the security for art. Art u will be missed R.I.P.

April 1, 2013

You all are such a special family. We love you all and pray you will find peace in the memories.
Love, The Bourlands

Debbie Brazell

April 1, 2013

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

March 31, 2013

We had some great times and fun with the family at Sunshine and Bradenton Drag Strips. We are sorry for your loss.
Take care, George & Mary Hales

sherry markwart

March 31, 2013

so sorry for your loss. he was a great man. he is gone but never forgotten

Buddy Dyal

March 31, 2013

Thank you Art for being one of the greatest friends in my life,knowing you 52 yrs my racing hero, airboating buddy ,and always being there for me.

March 31, 2013

Art Malone was one of the greatest friends in my life ,knowing Art 52 yrs from from racing hero to my airboating buddy ,Thank you Art for all you taught me and time spent with me,you were the greatest.
Buddy Dyal

Kathie DeSio

March 31, 2013

My deepest sympathy and prayers going out to the family. I loved the years and "family" memories out at the drag strips, God Bless him.

David Lacey

March 31, 2013

All the best to the family of a wonderful man.

Shorty Masters

March 31, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Al & Shirley Fredrickson

March 31, 2013

May your hearts be lifted in peace reflecting on the many good memories and pride of Art's many accomplishments. We will miss his friendship,conversations and always be appreciative of his contributions to the dragracing community.

Jan Chaney

March 31, 2013

My condolences to the family and friends at this time of sorrow and loss.

Chad Freeman

March 31, 2013

Although I never met you , I always felt I knew you through all the great stories I heard about you. You were a Champion on and off track . R.I.P. Art.

pam malone

March 31, 2013

I was so...so proud to be a daughter of Art Malone. What a great loss! This is a very sad day for all of us but the life I had was a special one. I learned a lot from my father and will be very very missed. Dad...may you rest in peace. You and mom are in a better place. ........Pam

March 31, 2013

We went to Elimentary School together and have been friends ever since! I will miss him dearly!
Don Garlits

Charlotte Clayton

March 31, 2013

With sincere sympathy to family and friends.

Mark Young

March 31, 2013

So sorry for your loss. I'm so honored that I was able to know both your mother and your father.

They are together in heaven. Miss you both, Dad and Mom!

Stephanie Malone

March 31, 2013

This is still so surreal..I don't think I'll ever get used to not having Dad to ask advice, talk to every morning to see how he's doing. I would get my coffee every morning, sit on my front porch and talk to Dad while he was having his coffee too in Tampa! There's so much I want to say, but can't put into words. I feel numb. Love you always, Dad...Stephanie

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