John B. Mallory, Jr., 98, of Tifton passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Southern Oaks Personal Care Home in Tifton. A graveside funeral service will be held for Mr. Mallory at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2020, at Omega Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest with military honors. The Rev. Robby Paulk will officiate.
The staff of Southern Oaks Personal Care Home in Tifton will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Born March 14, 1922 in Omega, Mr. Mallory was the son of the late John B. Mallory, Sr. and Nelle Smoak Mallory. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lawson Smith Mallory; two sisters, Sarah Mallory Flynn and Dorothy Mallory Taylor; one brother, Roger Mallory; and two step-sons, Buddy Smith and Dan Smith. Before retiring, he was a salesman for William Brothers Grocery in Tifton. He served in the South Pacific during World War II in the United States Navy and he was a member of Tifton’s First United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the Christian Covenant Sunday School Class. He was a life-long resident of Tift County.
Mr. Mallory is survived by his step-daughter, Joann Smith Dill (Roger); one step-granddaughter, Tracy Dill Whitesides, (Lee); two step-great grandsons; and several nieces and nephews, who were dedicated to his welfare and included him in all family activities.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at Southern Oaks Personal Care Home in Tifton for their exemplary care of Mr. Mallory.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the charity of your choice.