Carl Lester Mallonee's Obituary
Carl Lester Mallonee, age 84, died Friday, May 25, 2018 peacefully in his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on June 9, 1933 in Pittsburg, Missouri to Ben and Idar Mallonee, Carl married Hilda Green on June 30, 1951; they were married for sixty-one years. He fathered one daughter, Pam. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving two years in the US Army from 1953 to 1955. After his service, he worked for JC Nichols in Kansas City, Missouri, where he also began working for Frisco Railroad in 1956. In 1966, Carl and his family relocated to Tulsa, Oklahoma where he retired from Burlington Northern Railroad after thirty-five dedicated years. Carl’s zeal and passion for the railroad never faded. He was an active member of the National Association of Retired Veterans and Railroad Employees acting as the local chapter president and spent his days building model railroads. He enjoyed the rodeo, playing dominoes, and Friday night dinners with his family. Known for his humble persona and servant’s heart, Carl attended Southwood Baptist Church serving as an usher and greeter. He is survived by his daughter Pam and son-in-law Murfy; six grandchildren: Ben, Zac, Nate and his wife Raquel, and Abby and her husband Gunner; and his great-grandson Desmond, who shares his love of Choo-Choos.Visitation will be Wednesday, May 30, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. at Floral Haven Funeral HomeFuneral Service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel
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