William M. Malaby, Jr.
William M. Malaby, Jr., 91 of Prospect, died peacefully Thursday, August 25, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 31, 1925 in Crestline to the late William M. Sr. and Vera Jane (Carlisle) Malaby. He was also preceded in death by a brother, James Malaby and a granddaughter.
He was an active member of the Prospect Baptist Church. A veteran of the U. S. Navy, he retired after more than 20 years of service. Bill was a master electrician for over 35 years, working for Jess Howard Electric Company. He was a member of Fleet Reserve Association.
He was known as “Wild Bill” and “Junkyard Bill” by many, but his best names were Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa. He never met a stranger and always had a joke or story to tell. He enjoyed tinkering and could fix about anything. He was always supportive of his grandkids and enjoyed attending their events and activities.
On December 16, 2006 he married the former Brenda (Fox) (McQuiniff) and she survives. He is also survived by four daughters, Patty Hoy, Deland, Florida; Teresa Clegg, Front Royal, Virginia; Linda (Richard Rennie) Malaby, Blacklick; Jane Malaby, Lewis Center; a son, John (Susan) Malaby, Etna; a step-daughter, Amy Seckel, Marion; a step-son, Shawn McQuiniff, Prospect; a sister, Jane Cashell, Sebring, Florida; fourteen grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Prospect Baptist Church with Pastor Bill Snyder officiating. Burial will follow in Claibourne Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by the Marion County United Veterans Council. Friends may call on Monday from 4 to 7 PM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Prospect.
Memorial gifts may be made to Prospect Baptist Church Ramp Fund, 213 North Elm Street, Prospect, OH 43342 and Ohio Health Hospice.
Remembrances and condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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