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John
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John Malone
December 29, 1941 — August 30, 2025
John Wesley Malone, 83, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed peacefully on August 30, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida, surrounded by his family.
Born December 29, 1941, in Massieville, Ohio, John was the son of the late Silas Eugene and Osie Bethel Malone. On December 8, 1962, he married the love of his life, Mary Rosalene ("Rose") Tackett, beginning a partnership of more than 62 years marked by devotion, laughter, and adventure.
A proud graduate of Chillicothe High School (Class of 1959), John continued his education at the Ohio State Barber College, Troy State University, and the Navy Senior Enlisted Academy. His professional life reflected his unwavering commitment to service. John devoted over 30 years to the United States Navy, rising to the distinguished rank of Master Chief Petty Officer, the highest enlisted grade. After his naval career, he continued his public service with the TSA at Norfolk International Airport and later as a Court House Security Officer with the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Department.
John was deeply committed to community and fellowship. He was a member of Masonic Lodge Scioto #6, F&A.M., and a life member of Yokosuka Masonic Lodge #20, F&A.M. He was a 32nd Degree Mason with both the Tokyo and Columbus Scottish Rites, a member of the Aladdin Shriners, Past Commander and Life Member of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18, and Past President and Life Member of American Legion Post 62. His affiliations also included the U.S. Navy Cruiser Sailors Association, NRA, AMVETS, Chillicothe Lions Club, and Tabernacle Baptist Church.
In addition to his son, Michael, John was predeceased by his beloved wife, Rose.
He is survived by his daughters, Dr. Vicki (Ric) Waytowich and Mary Kathleen (Paul) Kelly, grandchildren, Dr. Nicholas (Eli) Waytowich, Danica Waytowich, Alex Waytowich, Keith (Zariel) Kelly and bonus granddaughter Michelle (Chris) Miller. In addition to his sister, Freda Ann Pigman, he is also survived by his sisters-in-law Mrs. Joyce Haddox, Mrs. Shirley Welch, Mrs. Nana Dempsey, Mrs. Carol Deloise, Mrs. Nola Braucher and Mrs. Sherry Plowman (Tom).
A Masonic and Memorial Service will begin at 11:00am on Friday, October 10, 2025 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Military Honors will be conducted by the Ross County Veterans Honor Guard, will be held at 1:00 pm on October 10, 2025, at Greenlawn Cemetery in Chillicothe, Ohio.
Born December 29, 1941, in Massieville, Ohio, John was the son of the late Silas Eugene and Osie Bethel Malone. On December 8, 1962, he married the love of his life, Mary Rosalene ("Rose") Tackett, beginning a partnership of more than 62 years marked by devotion, laughter, and adventure.
A proud graduate of Chillicothe High School (Class of 1959), John continued his education at the Ohio State Barber College, Troy State University, and the Navy Senior Enlisted Academy. His professional life reflected his unwavering commitment to service. John devoted over 30 years to the United States Navy, rising to the distinguished rank of Master Chief Petty Officer, the highest enlisted grade. After his naval career, he continued his public service with the TSA at Norfolk International Airport and later as a Court House Security Officer with the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Department.
John was deeply committed to community and fellowship. He was a member of Masonic Lodge Scioto #6, F&A.M., and a life member of Yokosuka Masonic Lodge #20, F&A.M. He was a 32nd Degree Mason with both the Tokyo and Columbus Scottish Rites, a member of the Aladdin Shriners, Past Commander and Life Member of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18, and Past President and Life Member of American Legion Post 62. His affiliations also included the U.S. Navy Cruiser Sailors Association, NRA, AMVETS, Chillicothe Lions Club, and Tabernacle Baptist Church.
In addition to his son, Michael, John was predeceased by his beloved wife, Rose.
He is survived by his daughters, Dr. Vicki (Ric) Waytowich and Mary Kathleen (Paul) Kelly, grandchildren, Dr. Nicholas (Eli) Waytowich, Danica Waytowich, Alex Waytowich, Keith (Zariel) Kelly and bonus granddaughter Michelle (Chris) Miller. In addition to his sister, Freda Ann Pigman, he is also survived by his sisters-in-law Mrs. Joyce Haddox, Mrs. Shirley Welch, Mrs. Nana Dempsey, Mrs. Carol Deloise, Mrs. Nola Braucher and Mrs. Sherry Plowman (Tom).
A Masonic and Memorial Service will begin at 11:00am on Friday, October 10, 2025 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Military Honors will be conducted by the Ross County Veterans Honor Guard, will be held at 1:00 pm on October 10, 2025, at Greenlawn Cemetery in Chillicothe, Ohio.
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