Earl Wayne Malone, 71, passed away February 5, 2025, after a long illness.  He was born in Amarillo, Texas on October 18, 1953.

He attended Canyon High School where he participated in track and football.  Earl served eight years in the United States Navy, after which he became a painting contractor until his retirement three and a half years ago.

Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Irene Malone, a brother Jody Malone, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is survived by his wife, Sharyn Malone; brother Harold Eason and wife, Mary; sister, Barbara Hodges and husband David; his son, John Malone, and stepchildren, Jamie Earnest, Cindy Orth and husband Mike, and Andi Green; seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Earl will be forever loved and missed.