Keith Farley Malone, age 91, passed away on January 31, 2026, at 4:00 AM. He was born March 4, 1934, to Carl and Lillian (Billye) Malone in Pittsburg, KS. He graduated from Ft. Scott High School in 1952, then married Joycelyn Elaine Norris on November 2, 1952.
Keith started plumbing at the age of 20 for his father-in-law at Norris Plumbing in 1954. He later became a partner in 4-Way Plumbing in 1974, then formed Malone Plumbing in 1984. He finally closed the business out in early 2018 at the age of 83.
Keith was an avid sports fan his entire life. He coached Little League baseball for four years and girl’s fast pitch softball for six years when his children were young. He played and sponsored intermural basketball, fast-pitch softball, and slow pitch softball until the age of 60. The family spent most of their leisure time and vacations traveling to support their kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids sports activities and tournaments! When he was resting, Keith would be listening or watching the Royals, Chiefs, KU, or one of the local Ft. Scott teams. Beyond organized sports, Keith enjoyed hunting and fishing as well imparting a love for both in his sons.
Keith was an active member of the Church of Christ that met on Margrave St. where he served as a deacon and treasurer for several years. He was an excellent example of faithful attendance and brotherly kindness to all. He loved the community where he grew up and lived his entire life seldom leaving for more than a few days. He was an excellent example to his children and grandchildren demonstrating loyalty, love, and self-sacrifice. He was a good husband, father, and friend to all.
Keith is survived by his three children Brent Malone (Connie), Brandon Malone (Kathy), and Gaynor Crane (Stephen), 9 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law Bill and Nina Norris, sister Karen Heppler (Malone), infant brother Clair Michael Malone, and step-granddaughter Leesa Meree Haehn (Hite).
There was cremation. There will be a joint graveside memorial service for Keith and Joycelyn at 3:30 PM Friday, February 13th at the Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to either Presbyterian Village or Alsheimer’s Association and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.