Robert Allen Malone

Robert Allen Malone, 70, died at his residence in the Duck Springs community near Attalla, Alabama, on Friday, October 6, 2023. Robert was born on July 21, 1953, the son of Allen Jones Malone and Mary Gay McCarver Malone. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Anita Mehurg Malone; his many aunts and uncles; first cousins, Lloyd Ray Malone, Jerry Ralph Malone, and Stephen Joseph McCaghren. Robert is survived by first cousins, Paulette Norton Corum (Terry), Gerald Glenn McCaghren (Janis), Carol McCaghren Reynolds (Danny), Eddie Beason (Debbie), Karen Ann Beason, Stacey Gerald McCarver (Sherry), Kim McCarver Owen (Don), and Claudia McCarver Hudson (John); Sister-in-Law Annette Mehurg Wardrup (Frank); and special, caring, friends Lamar Graves and Bruce Bailey. Robert graduated from Etowah High School in 1971. While at Etowah he was a member of some of Jim Glover’s best football teams. After graduation Robert attended Jacksonville State University. In the late 70’s Robert, along with several high school friends, moved to Colorado to work in the copper mines. Upon returning to Duck Springs Robert became employed at Republic Steel, working primarily in the blast furnace. He worked at the steel plant until it ceased operation. Robert was last employed at Alexander Chevrolet in Centre. Robert and Anita married on Christmas day 1983. They lived throughout their marriage on his parents’ farm in the Duck Springs community in the beautiful Big Wills Valley. Though never blessed with children, Robert and Anita were parents to many special pets over the years. Robert was a big man with a big heart. After Anita’s passing, Robert acquired a Pomeranian ball of fur he named Prissy. Robert had Prissy trained as a therapy dog and took her visiting at local nursing homes. Robert’s constant companions up until his passing were another Pomeranian ball of fur named Rocky and Sylvie the cat. Robert’s nearest surviving relatives are his first cousins. When speaking with a cousin he typically ended the conversation with “I love you.” He was loved as well and will be missed. Rev. Royce Head will lead a memorial service at the Duck Springs Baptist Church, 11660 Duck Springs Rd., Attalla, AL 35954, on November 4, 2023, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Etowah Memorial Chapel Directing

Robert Allen Malone

July 21, 1953 - October 6, 2023