Solomon Malone, Jr

Minister Solomon Malone, Jr. was born January 28, 1943 to Solomon Malone, Sr. and Jimmie Lee Henry-Malone of Albany, Georgia. He was the eldest of eight children born to this union. He was called home to be with the Lord on August 9, 2012, surrounded by his family.

Solomon was raised in a Christian home. During his teenage years, he professed his love for Christ at the Second Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia. He attended the Dougherty County Public School System. Because of the many hardships placed on African-Americans during this time in his life, Solomon decided to drop out of school during the 11th grade. This was done in order to help his family financially. He secured hard labor, working at Shamrock Ranch in Albany. All of the money that he earned was given to his mother to help care for his younger siblings. He later completed his education while serving his country and went on to obtain advanced education in Television Servicing and Computer Applications. In 1986 he received recognition for contributions to the Student Senate of Texas State Technical College in Waco, Texas, known then as TSTI.

On July 29th, 1961, Solomon volunteered his services to our country and enlisted into the United States Army. He served 2 tours during the Vietnam War as part of the 1st Aviation Brigade, "The Golden Hawks", and was awarded The Commendation Medal for distinguished service and The Vietnam Combat Certificate. Due to injuries sustained during his deployment in Vietnam, Solomon received an Honorable Discharge from the regular Army on September 19th, 1974. He then decided to make Killeen, Texas his retirement home.

In 1976, Solomon accepted God's calling to preach at Marlboro Heights Missionary Baptist Church in Killeen, Texas under the leadership of the late Pastor R. A. Abercrombie. Minister Malone was ordained in ministry on October 15th, 1987 in Waco, Texas at the Union Baptist District Association. He regularly attended the Prairie View A&M Universities Minister's Conferences. Minister Malone was serving as an associate minister at Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church in Killeen, Texas under the leadership of Pastor J. A. Moland when he was called home to be with our Lord. Minister Malone loved doing the Lord's work and enjoyed teaching Sunday School and singing in the church choir. He also volunteered his time to the Veterans Administration as a counselor to war Veterans.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Solomon Malone, Sr. and Jimmie Lee Henry-Malone. He leaves to cherish his memory; wife, Tommye Jewel Cunningham-Malone; sons Captain Michael Leon Malone and wife Delphina, United States Navy, Chesapeake, Virginia, Minister Victor Eric Malone and wife Carmen of Round Rock, Texas, Deacon Kevin Deon Malone and wife Trina of Austin, Texas, Glenn Allen Malone of Montgomery Village, Maryland; step-son Michael Mcdara Littlejohn and wife Ernestine of Dallas, Texas; daughter, Angela Renee Malone-Hailermariam and husband Tesfaye of Burke, Virginia; four brothers, Willie Freeman Malone of Sarasota, Florida, Charlie Dean Malone of Sale City, Georgia, Reese Malone and wife Mary, and Eddie B. Malone all of Albany, Georgia; three sisters, Cora Lee Malone, Emma Lou Malone-Johnson and Deloris Malone Dunlap, all of Albany, Georgia; six grandchildren, Brandon, Janell, Ashley, Mateos, Aaron and Isaiah; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 16, 2012 from 4-7 pm at Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church, 4201 Zephyr Rd, Killeen, TX 76543. Services will be Friday August 17, 2012 at 11:00 am at Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church. Burial at Central Texas Veterans Cemetery, Killeen, TX. Arrangements By All Faiths Funeral Service - North, Austin, TX. .