Dr. Phil Malone

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Phil Malone, 77, died peacefully in his home in Oxford, Mississippi on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.

Phil graduated from Berry College in 1968. He was drafted out of graduate school from the University of Florida in the summer of 1968 into the United States Army. He returned to the University of Florida to pursue a PhD in Finance in 1970. On June 11, 1971, Phil and Charlotte (Lee) Malone were married in the Shands Chapel at University of Florida Medical School. They lived in Gainesville as he continued to work on his degree.

In 1973 Phil took a job in the Economics and Finance Department at the University of Mississippi. He received his PhD in Finance in 1974.

As technology expanded, along with his colleague, Dr. Del Hawley, they created the first professor computer lab in the business school.

Afterward, Phil oversaw the first student computer lab with an overhead projector and individual computers for students.

In addition, he developed an online master’s program.

He wrote a grant that enabled every professor on campus to receive a desk computer or supplemental supplies.

Phil served Ole Miss by participating for years in the Faculty Senate and worked diligently to improve professor benefits.

In 1988 their son, Ryan, was born. In 1992 Phil served as assistant dean for one year. He did this sacrificially to earn extra money so Charlotte could stay at home with Ryan.

In 1989 Phil was the recipient of the Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher Award by the University of Mississippi.

In retirement, in 2008, he and Charlotte enjoyed traveling extensively. At home his passion was gardening along with sharing many plants with others and information on how to care for them.

Phil had a deep faith in Christ, believing in the Sovereignty of God and believed in accountability for his own decisions. His favorite quote from “Invictus” by William Ernest Henley was particularly helpful when he needed the courage to do the right thing when it was not popular. “It matters not how strait the gate, how charged with punishment the scroll, I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.” He also referred to a line from his favorite poem “If” by Rudyard Kipling. “If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster and treat those two just the same.”

The visitation will be held in West Hall at Waller Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. A private service will be held for family the following day at College Hill Presbyterian with Alan Cochet officiating. Interment will follow the service in the College Hill Presbyterian Cemetery.

Phil was preceded in death by his son, Ryan. Phil is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte of Oxford, MS; five siblings, Gary Pat Malone of Oak Island, NC, Van Malone of Dunwoody, GA, Sherry Malone Alford of Buchanan, GA, Amy Malone Duffy of Rockmart, GA, Pamela Malone Domenici of Dallas, GA; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Clayton and Mary Lou (Lee) Heath of Tallahassee, FL; and a large group of treasured nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Memorial contributions in Phil’s honor can be made to the following organizations:

• Ole Miss School of Business

The Phil and Charlotte Malone Endowment in Finance

406 University Ave., Oxford, MS 38655

Contact Angela Brown at the UM Foundation at 662-915-3182.

• Interfaith Compassion Ministries

1918 University Ave.

Oxford, MS 38655

• The Christmas Store

C/O Jonathan Mattox

P.O. Box 1686

Oxford, MS 38655

• College Hill Presbyterian Building Fund

CHPC BUILDING FUND

339 County Road 102

Oxford, MS 38655