James Earl “Bo Jack” Malone, 69
May 24, 1956 – May 1, 2026
James Earl Malone “Bo Jack” was born May 24, 1956, in Holly Springs, MS to the late Earl Allen Malone and Magnolia Holloway Malone Dowdy.
He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Victoria Church of Christ.
He departed this life on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital, in Germantown, TN.
He had a passion for fishing, cooking, grilling; loved spending time with his family, his grandchildren and great grandchildren. His famous words were “Don’t take no wooden nickels”
He will be forever remembered and loved by his wife: Tomeka Malone of Holly Springs, MS; two sons: Demetrice Kirkwood of Aurora, IL and Donald Mason, Jr. of Holly Springs, MS; three daughters: Cadessa Kirkwood of Southaven, MS, Ellisha Walton of Holly Springs, MS and Nakia Mason of Chicago IL; five brothers: Conniel Malone, Kenney Malone, and Joshua Malone all of Houston, TX, Kenneth Malone of Holly Springs, MS and Robert Malone Kimbrough, Sr. of Blue Mountain, MS; three sisters: Stephanie Taylor of Bolivar, TN, Jualdine Hudson (David) of Holly Springs, MS and April Holloway of Waterford, MS; three uncles: Oscar Holloway of Holly Springs, MS, Rick Holloway (Lavon) of Olive Branch, MS and Clarence Malone (Martha) of Memphis, TN; three aunts: Delois Washington and Vernetha Rucker both of Memphis, TN, and Carrie Murray of Colorado; fourteen grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren; a special friend, Cliff Cowan of Holly Springs, MS, and a host nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Earl Allen Malone and Magnolia Holloway Malone Dowdy; two brothers: David Malone Kimbrough, Jr. and Anthony Malone; three sisters: Earlean Robinson, Effie Mae Gray and Mable Mayfield; and one grandson: Jveon Young.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 8, 2026, 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.,Serenity Funeral Home 140 N. Memphis St., Holly Springs, MS 38635.
Services will be held Saturday, May 9, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Victoria Church of Christ 192 Friendship Rd., Victoria, MS 38679.
Interment will follow at Cottrell Memorial Gardens, 450 NW Boundary Road, Holly Springs, MS 38635.
Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home of Holly Springs, MS
Please follow the funeral home link above for further information, or to send online condolences or memorial gifts.
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Visitation
Friday
May 8, 2026
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Serenity Funeral Home
140 N Memphis Street
Holly Springs, MS 38635
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Funeral Service
Saturday
May 9, 2026
2:00 PM
Victoria Church of Christ
192 Friendship Road
Victoria, MS 38679
