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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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#1 from:

Harold E. Malaby, Jr.
Cincinnati Ohio

Sat, Aug 27, 2016 at 5:49 AM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

#2 from:

Jennifer Clegg Herr
Front Royal

Sat, Aug 27, 2016 at 4:44 PM

I love you grandpa and will miss you always. I hope all of your friends and loved ones were awaiting your arrival to welcome you home. Until we meet again.

#3 from:

Ray & Arlene Jes
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Sun, Aug 28, 2016 at 5:58 AM

Brenda, There are not enough words to say how sorry we are to hear of your loss. Our loss as well, We know God will continue to hold your hand as you go through this journey.

#4 from:

Linda Malaby
Blacklick OH

Sun, Aug 28, 2016 at 9:17 AM

My dad was the greatest man I ever knew. I remember camping with him as a child, skating with him when I was a teenager and starting the dinners that became the big family dinners with our family. He was a hard working man that always took care of his family. He took us to church and taught me to love Jesus. He was always there when I needed him. I think I inherited his ability to fix things and also not to throw things away you might be able to use someday. Just like dad I never met a stranger and we are both very social. I love him very much and will miss him greatly. I want to thank everyone for all the kind thoughts and words.

#5 from:

Patty Canfield
Bealeton, VA

Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 10:06 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all.

#6 from:

Jane Cashell
Sebring

Tue, Aug 30, 2016 at 9:28 PM

A sad time, but he had a wonderful life, was a great husband to Brenda and a loving father and brother. He will be missed by many.

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