Richard Jefferson Maloy

September 19, 1941 - August 19, 2021

Richard Jefferson Maloy passed away on August 19, 2021 at Signature Healthcare of North Florida in Graceville, Florida at the age of 79 years old. A graveside service will be held on November 13, 2021 in Lakeland, Florida at Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens in Auburndale, Florida. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or your local animal shelter. Richard was born in Samson, Alabama to the late Lantis and Mildred Maloy. He is preceded in death by two sisters, Roberta Ward and Dorothy Weatherford. Richard was a retired Baptist preacher and a meat cutter. Surviving relatives include his daughter Cindy Gaylor (Ed) of Kinsey, Alabama; his grandsons Joshua Gaylor of Kinsey, Alabama and Jason Gaylor of Georgetown, Texas; his sister Ann Maloy of Lakeland, Florida, several nieces and nephews of Lakeland, Florida; son Curtis Maloy (Sheila) of Ozark, Alabama; daughter Tabby Carter (Scott) of Alpharetta, Georgia and granddaughters Suzanna Wilson (Jeremy) and Sarah Carter. A special Thank You to Signature Healthcare of North Florida, especially the West Wing staff, for the loving care given to Richard for the past 10 years.