Timothy Joseph Malone

Timothy Joseph Malone

Timothy Joseph Malone, 60 of Hepler, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016. He was born July 24, 1956 in Independence, Kan., to Harold Edward, Sr. and Birdie Joan Bryles Malone.

He attended school in Liberal, Mo., graduating in the class of 1974. After graduation, he went to Pittsburg State University and received a degree in drafting.

Tim married Julia Loretta Wiggans Dec. 16, 1988 in Pittsburg, Kan.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing and talking on the CB radio. When he was able he would attend Lighthouse of Worship Church in Liberal with his mother.

The children that grew up around Tim thought of him as a dad and a grandfather. He was a dear friend to many.

He is survived by his wife, Julia; Hepler, Kan., his mother, Birdie; Liberal, Mo., brother Harold Malone, Jr and wife Charlotte; Liberal, Mo., sons; John Malone and wife Kelly and David Malone and wife Julie; Kansas City, Mo. Daughters; Angel West, Redfield, Kan., Elizabeth Reily (Mike), Fenton, Mo., Samantha Keene and husband David, McPherson, Kan., Tamara Lathrom, Hepler, Kan.; and 18 grandchildren.

Tim was preceded in death by his father Harold, Sr., brother Tom, and niece Bethany Malone.

The family would like to invite everyone to a service planned for Friday, Dec. 16, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. at Lighthouse of Worship Church, 525 Yale, Liberal, Mo.