Wilbur Mallory, Sr. Obituary (1938 - 2017)

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER SERVICES HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2017 AT 12:00 NOON @ WESLEY MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH 1720 MECHANICSVILLE TURNPIKE. On January 3, 2017 Wilbur U. Mallory, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home. He was the third child born to the late John and Elizabeth J. Mallory. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine; three brothers, John, Herman and Keith Mallory; one sister, Jean. Wilbur was born in Richmond, VA and attended Richmond Public Schools. Upon completion from Armstrong High School, he worked as an orderly at Richmond Memorial Hospital. Wilbur worked 30 years and retired from Banner Electronics Company. He was a very well respected Sales representative and loved satisfying his consumers. Wilbur accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at First Baptist Church, South Richmond. After marrying his wife Maxine he became a loyal and faithful member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. Wilbur served actively on the Usher's, Men's and Kitchen Ministries. He leaves to cherish his memory three children, daughter Ivy M. Drew (Alvin), two sons, Wilbur "Tony" U. Mallory, Jr. (Kim) and Terry R. Mallory (Vernette); three granddaughters, Tiara, Tamia and Taylor Mallory; one grandson, Anthony Mallory; one brother, Otis E. Mallory (Deborah); two sisters, Frances Elaine Scott and Vashti E. Mallory; sisters-in- law Leaonead E. Mallory, Joyce Mallory, Charleine Taggart and Karen Smith.; two brothers-in-law, Charles Taggart (Jackie) and Roger Gomez Alston; a devoted friend, Gregory Harris and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. His remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street, where the family will receive friends Friday, January 6, 2017 from 7:30 - 8:30 PM. Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, 1720 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23224. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.