Ralph Darron Malone

Sumter, SC… Ralph Darron Malone, beloved husband to Tamika Benson Malone has gone home to be with the LORD on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 after a lengthy battle with heart disease.

Ralph was born August 4, 1960, to the late Ralph E and Suzann Ora Kervin Malone.  Ralph was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a 27-year retired truck driver.  Ralph loved life and cherished spending time with his loved ones and being a great Papa. He was a member of Plaza Church of Christ.

Along with his wife, Ralph is survived by his three children, Jessica (George) Mitchell, Caleb (Sacha) Clark and Whitney Clark; his two grandchildren Conor and McKayla; four special nieces; Heather, Briana, Aura, and Havyn; and his best friend, Jim Ellis.

In addition to his parents, Ralph was predeceased by a sister, Wendy Jo, and two brothers, Rory and Jeff. 

A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 19th, 2023 at 3:00pm in the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Harry Davis.  Interment will follow the service in Sumter Cemetery.

A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Friday, May 19th, 2023 from 2:00pm-3:00pm at Bullock Funeral Home.

You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book.

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

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