David A. Malone, 73, of Gloucester, passed away on Dec. 26, 2011, at Mary Immaculate Hospital, Newport News, Va.

A memorial service will be held at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 10487 Harcum Road, Gloucester, Va. on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, at 1 p.m.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Rowe Malone of Gloucester; sister, Mary Malone of Portsmouth, Va.; sister, Margaret Harris (Robert) of Acton, Mass.; brother, Joseph Malone (June) of Winchester, Va.; children, Lisa R. Carneal (Johnny) of Ruther Glen, Va.; Curtis L. Rowe (Penny) of Grafton, Va.; grandchildren, Melissa P. (Mark) Anderson of Chester, Va.; Adam Perry (Lacy) of Ruther Glen, Va.; great-grand children, "Trip" and Radliey Anderson of Chester, Va.

The family wishes to express special gratitude to the wonderful nursing staff at Mary Immaculate Hospital, to Dr. Richard McAdam, and to Mrs. Kristy Owens of Bucktrout Funeral Home.