Birth date: May 27, 1932 Death date: May 7, 2014
Arliss Ray Mallory, 81, of Longview, Texas passed away May 7, 2014 after a sudden illness. Arliss was born in Lindale, Texas on May 27, 1932 to Raleigh Cater and Lorena Faye Taylor Mallory. He graduated from Lindale High School an Read Obituary
Mrs. Mallory, I am so sorry for your loss. Arliss was a very bright light in our community. I know that he always made me smile every time I was around him or just thought of Arliss. We have lost a one of a kind and I know I will miss seeing him around! Our community is dimmer without him!
Donny McCoy
Dear Peggy and family,
Arliss was a bright light and blessed example to all those whose paths he crossed. We feel a deep sense of emptiness with his passing and will miss seeing his bright smile and chipper voice whenever we met him, especially in Sunday School. Our thoughts and prayers are that God will continue to lift you up and hold you in his hand throughout these difficult days. God bless you.
Gary and Glenda Johnson
Arliss truly lived his Christian faith and we were fortunate to have him in our family.
Dear Peggy, Mary, Martha and Melanie,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have such fond memories of Arliss and growing up with all of you at First Methodist. Such a caring and loving servant to everyone that he met, he will be missed by all.
Melanie Harris Johnston
Dear Peggy and family,
We send our love and prayers to you. Arliss will be greatly missed. Dad thought so much of him and enjoyed the time they worked together at Baxters. May the Lord bring you peace and comfort at this time.
Sincerely,
Beverly, Randy and Alan Pate
Debra Pate Buie
What a shock! Arliss was so unfailingly upbeat that when I saw him early in the week, I had no idea he was ill. Always kind and welcoming, I shall miss him a lot. Our condolences to the family.
William Martin
I feel honored to have been a "part of Arliss' family.". Years ago, he took James and I aside and he said "y'all are family now." A lot of time has passed, circumstances have changed but not Arliss. He was at Holt CAT for a tour with the Masons not too long ago and he stopped to give me a hug. One of them said something like "are you going to hug every pretty lady we come across" to which he replied "no but I'm going to hug this one, she's family.". That hug and those words made my day. Arliss was a special man with a contagious smile and a quick wit and he had a way of making your day as if sunshine itself had passed thru to brighten things up. My love and prayers to Peggy, his beautiful daughters, grandchildren and family. -Dee Flemister
What a lovely tribute to such an awesome gentleman today-Arliss Ray Malcolm! Love was the word! Mr. Arliss loved the Lord and passed that love on to others in the best ways ever! What a joy to say I knew him! The best to his family and close friends!
Don and Jan Johnson
Dear Peggy & family,
Our hearts go out to you in understanding sympathy! We are and will be praying for the Lord to keep His loving arms tightly around you at this difficult time! Arliss was such a good man who everyone loved and he will be greatly missed. Wish Calif was closer so we could have attended the memorial. Love and prayers, Sister and Bill Payne
Peggy & Girls - Looking over the large number of folks paying tribute today, I saw many who could have told stories similar to those related at his celebration service. I counted Arliss as a friend, a friend indeed. Having worked with him for a number of years, I too have my tales of Arliss. Heaven is a better place today because of his presence, and we have our memories. That should be enough to sustain us 'til we meet again. You and your family have been, and will continue to be in our prayers.
John and Marsha Barrett
