Jimmy Ray Malone

Photo of Jimmy, obtained from his obituary.

Jimmy Ray Malone passed away on June 15, 2020 at age 76. Jimmy was born on May 21, 1944 in Greenville, TX. According to his online obituary, he was a skilled brick mason who also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family. He leaves behind four brothers and three sisters, his wife of 55 years, his four children, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jimmy and his wife Linda, obtained from Linda’s Facebook profile.

In his youth, Jimmy played sports and worked on his family farm. He met his wife Linda Collins shortly after graduating from high school, and in 1965, they got married. The couple lived in Princeton, TX for many years before moving to Celeste, TX. Jimmy is remembered by his family as a loving person who looked out for those around him. He contracted Covid-19 while incarcerated at the Pack Unit prison in Navasota, TX.

We mourn his passing.

This memorial was written by MOL team member Abby Steckel with information from an obituary published by Jones-Walker & Son Funeral Home and reporting by KWTX.