John Brice Mallonee, Jr.

On October 28, 2022, Col. John Brice Mallonee, Jr. Ret. passed in the comfort of his home in Comer Georgia, with his wife and youngest daughter by his side.

Born in Berwyn Heights, Maryland on August 13, 1930, he was the son of the late John Brice Mallonee, Sr. and Ethel Elizabeth Houseknecht Mallonee. John graduated from University of Maryland and received his masters degree from the University of Miami. Upon graduating from Maryland, he was drafted into the United States Army where he served his country for 27 years, retiring as a Colonel.

After retiring, he moved to his current home in Comer where he sold real estate for several years. John was very active with the Rotary and the Lion’s Club. Working the fair and starting the Ramp Project were his most memorable memories.

John is survived by his loving wife, JoAnne, over 70 years; their five children, Ken (Becky) Mallonee, Keith (Norma) Mallonee, Cindy (George) Knowles, Rick (Darcy) Mallonee, Kim Mallonee , most of them settling in Georgia; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren.

A special thanks to his longtime caregivers, Liz, Joyce, Katie and Marsha.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 11AM at Danielsville United Methodist church with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 1:30PM at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Danielsville United Methodist Church, Comer Lions Club, Madison County Rotary in his honor.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com