John F. Malone John F. Malone, age 67, of Troy, Ohio, passed away at 8:00AM on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at his residence. He was born on December 22, 1943 in Piqua, Ohio to the late Francis "Bud" and Belva Gard Malone. He married Patti Shipton Malone on July 1, 2000 and she survives. In addition to his wife, John is survived by two daughters, Tammy Malone and Robin Malone Mike Baker all of Piqua, Ohio; two stepsons, Edward Sheets, Jr. of Springfield, Ohio and Corey Lee Sheets of Troy; two sisters, Sara Pittman and Barbara Goings both of Piqua; six sisters-in-law: Vicki Fitzwater of Springfield, Linda Harris of Phoenix, Arizona and Debi Cochran, Karen Combs, Penny Kunkle and Tonya Frock all of Springfield; two brothers-in-law, Rusty Shipton, Jr. of Springfield and Timothy Lee Shipton of Temple, Arizona; three grandchildren: Christopher, Stephanie and Brandi Baker; one great-grandson, Dylan Baker; and several nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by Lloyd Low, Brad Maggart and Steve Starrits. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Malone and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Louise and Richard Goings. He was a 1964 graduate of Piqua Central High School. He was a member of the Troy Fish & Game Club and Manager of the Dug Out. John retired in 1998 from his position as foreman at BF Goodrich after 30 years of service. Services will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Baird Funeral Home, Troy, with Rev. John Shelton officiating. Friends may call from 12 noon to 2:00PM on Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, Ohio 45373. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.