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- Ralph was born in Grant County on April 21, 1917, the son of the late Ralph and Orpha (Small) Malott. He married Betty Bonita Stafford on March 18, 1939. She survives.
Harold was a lifetime farmer in Grant County. He also worked for Kriegbaum Farm Equipment and Harper and Payne, Inc.
Harold loved the Lord and was active in church all his life. He was an Elder at Open Door Fellowship. He also helped to build several churches in the area.
Harold is survived by his three sons, Michael H. (Julia) Malott, Marion, Rex N. (Judy) Malott, Greentown, Bruce D. Malott, Gas City; four daughters, Marjean L. (Kenny) McBride, Terre Haute, Carole S. (Richard) Pogue, Marion, Renita Kay, Gas City, Nila J. (Tony) Flanigan, Marion; 30 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Jean (Marian) Malott, Greentown; three sisters, Phyllis (Max) Kilgore, Fla., Janet (Myron) Spencer, Marion, Joyce (Jack) Brown, Carmel; sister-in-law, Marlene Malott, Marion; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by a brother, Sherril L. Malott and one sister, Fern (William "Bud") Atkinson.
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