Dr. Frank B. Mallonée Jr., a true southern gentleman, passed away on Dec. 7, 2015, in Needham, Mass. with his loving cousin, Pamela M. (Shaw) Lafaver by his side.
Dr. Mallonée was born on Jan. 4, 1931 in New Bedford, Mass.. He was the only son of the late Frank B. Mallonée Sr. and Agnes S. (Shaw) Mallonée of Charlotte, N.C.
He received his Bachelor of Science and Masters Degree in Political Science from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and his doctorate from Emery University. Dr. Mallonée spent his entire career as a political science and history professor at the University of North Alabama, in Florence, Ala. He was a beloved teacher who was passionate about instilling his love of political science and history on his students. His influence on students extended beyond the walls of the classroom. A former student stated, “He helped so many young people to grow and develop into the best adults they could be. His students owe so much to him.”
He received the University of North Alabama’s Outstanding Service Award in 1984 for his high standards of academic excellence and his sense of intellectual honesty. He was known as an entertaining and spirited lecturer and speaker. More importantly, he is remembered for imparting knowledge on hundreds of students. His remarkable legacy in the classroom earned him the University of North Alabama’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
He loved his family and had wonderful memories of spending time with his grandparents, aunt and uncle and cousins in New Bedford and at Long Pond in Plymouth, Mass. He is survived by his cousins, Pamela M. (Shaw) Lafaver, her husband and family of Plymouth, Mass., William A. Shaw and his family of Charlotte, NC and Mildred C. (Shaw) Hamilton and her family of South Carolina.
A private burial with military honors will be arranged by Harry & Bryant Co. in Charlotte, N.C.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the “Frank B. Mallonée Endowed Scholarship” at the University of North Alabama.
Condolences may be offered at www.HarryandBryantFuneralHome.com.
