James Malcolm Waite

James Malcolm Waite, 78, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 1, 2023, at home, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Frank Dean Waite and Doris Patrick Waite on March 6, 1945, graduated from Leroy High School, and went to tech school for two years. He went on to work with and retired from Alabama Power’s Barry Steam Plant.

Malcolm met the love of his life at Washington Baptist Church during a Christmas play one year. He and Mrs. Lynda were married for 56 years. Together, they raised a son, Kelly, or Kello, with whom Malcolm could talk for hours about football. He was known as “G Daddy” or just “Gee” to his grandchildren.

Malcolm was a huge fan of both Leroy football and the University of Alabama football and supported them both for many years. He also loved to watch old Gunsmoke re-runs and eat Blue Bell ice cream.

A major part of Malcolm’s life was his ministry at the Washington Baptist Church. There, he served in many capacities, including Sunday School teacher, Choir Leader, and Deacon.

Malcom is survived by:

Wife: Lynda Waite

Son: Kelly (Anna) Waite

Sister: Shirley Howard

Grandchildren: Melissa (Jamie) Agee, Hayden Waite, Devin Waite, Kelsey (Austin) Payne, Payton (Scott) Trujillo.

Seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by:

Parents: Frank Dean Waite and his mother Doris Patrick Waite, who passed away while Malcom was young, and his stepmother Myrtle Thompson Waite

Brothers: Dennis Waite, Powell Waite

A visitation will be held at Washington Baptist Church in Hawthorn, AL, from 10:00-11:00 am on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

The funeral service will be held at the church beginning at 11:00 am on the 6th. Interment will follow at the Old Washington Cemetery.

Bro. Phillip Howard will be officiating and St. Stephens Funeral Home directing.

Pallbearers will be Dean Waite, Denny Waite, Eddie Patrick, Seth Howard, Dannon Lane, Jamie Agee.

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