Randy Malone

Randy Lee Malone, age 67 of Keokuk, IA, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 at his home.

Randy was born January 22, 1951 in Keokuk, IA, a son of Charles "Ted" and Dorothy Salyers Malone.

He married Millie Young and they were the parents of Shawn and Rex. They later divorced. On June 15, 2013 he was united in marriage to Shirley Weber Jones.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley, of the home; mother-in-law, Mary Gray of Keokuk; two sons, Shawn Malone (Ashley) of Kahoka, and Rex Malone (Sandra) of Keokuk; a step-son, David Jones (April) of Keokuk, IA; four grandchildren: Hunter James, Logan Andrew, Emmett Charles and Amelia Violet Malone; step-grandchildren: Halie and Jennifer Lynn Jones; two brothers, John Malone (Susan Sheffler) and Jerry (Joan) Malone, all of Kahoka; two half sisters, Linda Edmondson of Kahoka and Billie Hatfield also of Kahoka; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Connie and Thomas Barnes of Kahoka, Joe and Dena Gray of LaBelle, Sandra and Ronnie Ash of Kahoka and Teresa Jefferson of Keokuk; bff’s, Teresa and Rex Norton of Gorin; as well as nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law, Hobart Gray; and sister-in-law, Karen Malone.

Randy graduated from Clark Co. R-1 High School in Kahoka with the class of 1969.

He earned his CNA license and worked for the Clark Co. Nursing Home while attending Hannibal-La Grange College receiving his E.M.T. and then Paramedic Licenses. He was an employee of the Clark County Ambulance district for almost 40 years. He loved his job and saving lives and being a mentor was just part of it. Randy had the ability to put a "calm in the air" to a scared patient or their loved one(s), with a true compassion that knew no limits.

Randy was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He never knew a stranger and had a distinct, contagious laugh. He loved playing bingo, going to the casino’s, and taking car rides. He was very proud of his sons and the young men they grew up to be.

Funeral services were held Monday, August 27, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka with Pastors Richard Burrell officiating. Burial with EMS Honors followed in the Kahoka Cemetery.

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