Ernest C. Malone, 80, of Perryton, Tx passed away December 23, 2020. A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Victory Family Church with Marlon Sparks officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton. The funeral home in Perryton will be open for viewing/visitation on Sunday (12/27/20) from 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m and Monday (12/28/20) 9:00 a.m – 9:00 p.m. Due to COVID 19 guidelines, we will be practicing social distancing and occupancy numbers will be limited. Services will be broadcast live on Boxwell Brothers Facebook page for those who wish to watch. There is a link on the website (boxwellbros.com) to access the Facebook page.

Ernest was born March 25, 1940 to Everett and Eula (Wells) Malone. He worked as a chef at the Perryton Club. He also had a green thumb and worked in greenhouses around the area. He was a member of the Victory Family Church. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He loved his family, his church family and enjoyed playing cards and board games.

He is survived by his daughter Marsella Rodriguez and husband Glen of Amarillo, Tx; son, Jerabay Malone and wife, Deanna, of Brighton, Co; sisters, Virginia Banning of Winfield, Ks, and Winifred Bryan of Independence, Mo; brothers, Leslie Malone and wife, Martha of Kansas City, Mo, Neil Malone and wife, Mary, of Coffeeville, Ks, and Keith Malone of Galveston, Tx; four granddaughters, Sierra Fierro and husband, Derrick, Sabra Dong and husband, Curtis, Sabrina Rodriguez, and Glenna Rodriguez; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Eula Malone and sisters, Marilyn Widdows, Edith Bridgewater, and Margaret Wimberley.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be sent in his name to Victory Family Church, 2322 S Main, Perryton, Tx 79070.