George C. Malone Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

George C. Malone, 77, of Watseka, formerly of Cicero, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. He was born August 29, 1937 in Fancy Farm, Kentucky, the son of Homer Malone and Gracie-Lee (Hicks) Malone. He married Wilma F. Johnson on September 20, 1958. She passed in 1997. Mr. Malone was a factory worker. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, horse races, and nursing any and all stray animals. Surviving Mr. Malone is one son, David Malone of Hoopeston; two daughters, Karen Bateman and significant other Jerry Kelley of Melrose Park, IL, and Wilma Harris of Watseka; one sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Earl Gardner of Desoto, Missouri; grandchildren, Sherry (Joel) Conley, Joeseph (Jacey Kiger) Harris, Robert Walski, Shaun Walski, Christopher (Kristen) Walski, Amanda (Roy Poulous) Bateman, Ashley Malone, Cordell Malone; 12 great-grandchildren with one on the way; and 6 nieces and 2 nephews. He is preceded in death by both parents; and wife, Wilma Malone. A Gathering of Friends will be held Saturday, April 11, 2015, from 4-6pm, at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka. Burial will be held at Elmlawn Cemetery in Elmherst at a later date. Memorials in Mr. Malone's name can be made to the Kankakee County Humane Foundation in St. Anne.

George C. Malone

August 29, 1937 - March 25, 2015