A. J. Mallory

Franklin, NC - A. J. Mallory, age 68, of Mallory Mountain Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2008 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was a native of Dade County, FL, the son of Jacqueline Dempsey Everett, of Franklin, NC, and the late Andrew F. Mallory. He was a carpenter, and attended Prentiss Church of God. He built and drove race cars, and was an avid fisherman.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by three daughters, Julie Lynn Mallory Bolduc and Jerry, of Ocala, FL, Debra Ann Mallory of Miami, FL and April Marie Lynn Mallory Marchant and Scott of Phoeniz, AZ; two sons, Andrew Franklin Mallory of Massachusetts and Mark Aaron Mallory of Franklin, NC; his loving companion, Jean Vanhook of Franklin, NC and his loving ex-wife, Doris Mallory of Phoenix, AZ; one sister, Ginger Mallory of Otto, NC; one brother, Duane L. Mallory of Flagler Beach, FL; three grandchildren, Billye Michelle Mallory of Ocala, FL, Sgt. Joseph Parris of Ft. Bragg, NC and Jeffrey Parris of Okechobee, FL, two great-grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by a brother Barry Mallory, and step-father, Hugh K. Everett.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 6th at 2:00pm at Oak Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. Tim Hayes officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bruce Schell, John Wilson, Mark Mallory, William Vanhook, Jr., William Roth, and Barry Mallory, Jr.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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