
Charles Edward Malone passed away February 13, 2015, at the age of 92 in Tulsa.
Chuck had a long, deep affiliation with the University of Tulsa; first as a student, made possible by the G.I. Bill, and then as faculty in a role where he was responsible for starting a nationally recognized recruiting program that brought thousands of students to TU over a span of more than three decades. He served as TU’s Dean of Admissions & Records and was elected president of the National Association for College Admission Counseling. Chuck earned his bachelors and masters degrees from TU in the fields of psychology and religion.
In retirement, his passion turned to acting. He was featured in dozens of feature films, TV and print ads.
Chuck had a life-long love of his family, travel and music.
Chuck was born in Altus, Okla., to Helen and Edward Malone. He spent most of his childhood in El Reno, Okla., where he, his mother and sister, Marjorie, lived in a room upstairs from a pool hall and restaurant operated by his uncle. Chuck worked numerous jobs in his youth, including as a drugstore soda jerk.
Chuck was a veteran; he served in the Army Air Corps, stationed in Spokane, WA,
He is survived by his wife, Pat Malone; four daughters and their husbands, Gloria and Jerry Smith, Kerry Malone Stancavage and John Stancavage, Lisa Malone and Jody Tidwell, Lori Malone and Brett Swearingen; nephew, Richard Cox; six grandchildren, Angela Covey, Amanda Carruthers, Molly Tidwell, Kaitlyn Tidwell, Lilly Swearingen and Truman Swearingen; and three great grandchildren, Lauren Covey, Olivia Carruthers and Amelia Carruthers. All reside in Tulsa with the exception of Cox, of Plano, TX, and Smith, Coveys and Carruthers, of Ashburn, VA. Chuck was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Marjorie Cox.
A memorial service is scheduled at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 17th at Sharp Chapel on the campus at the University of Tulsa.
I am so sorry for your loss. My late husband, Dennis, grew up in the Chicago area and was recruited by Chuck to TU. Dennis respected Chuck and considered him a friend and loved being at TU and living in Oklahoma. I will always be grateful to Chuck for bringing us together. He was a fine man and know you must be very proud of him.
Phyllis Raddant
Oh, Kerry and family, we are so sorry for your loss! The obituary was lovely and a fitting tribute to a man who experienced such a full life. Prayers for you as you go through this difficult day and the days to come. Melissa & Jeff Carlson, Dian Church
Melissa Carlson
So sorry about Chucks passing, I remember Chuck as a fine and caring gentleman with a good sense of humor, great laugh, and always a kind word.
Tom blakemore
My condolences to you, Pat, and to your family. I remember Chuck as being so supportive of your art and helpful in every way possible. Prayers and thoughts for you at this difficult time.
Shirley Sutterfield