James C. Maloy, 55, of Amarillo died Friday, April 1, 2011.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Cal Farley's Boys Ranch. Burial will be in Cal Farley's Boys Ranch Cemetery by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive.
James was born Sept. 4, 1955, in Grandfield, Okla., to James P. and Geneva Chalk Maloy.
James attended Cal Farley's Boys Ranch from 1967 to 1973, and enjoyed every minute of it. He loved being an alumni and especially loved going to the annual rodeos. He could tell stories for hours abour the ranch and the times he spent there.
James served his country in the U.S. Navy until 1976 and was proud to do so. He was a truck driver for 35 years and loved being on the road. He always said he was a lucky man, most everything in his life was a blessing.
In 1988, James married Cheryl Freeman and together they had Jennifer Maloy, the pride and joy of his life.
James lived in Amarillo most of his life and loved it. He enjoyed country music, dancing, collecting things and certainly telling stories. He loved his Peterbilt and was a "Chevy man."
James was a man who never met a stranger. Everywhere he went, he knew someone. If he didn't, he did before he left.
He will truly be missed by all those who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, John; and a nephew, Jeff.
Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer and fiance Skyllar and their daughter Chloe, and Melissa and husband Tim, all of Amarillo; a son, Shannon and wife Hannah of Amarillo; two brothers, Jack and Joe, both of Amarillo; two sisters, Kathryn of Lake Dallas and Linda of Modesto, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews.
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