South Carolina S 946: George A. Malone

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2025-2026 Bill 946 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 24, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 946

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF George 
A. Malone AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate were deeply saddened to learn of the death of George 
A. Malone on February 17, 2026; and

Whereas, a native of Walterboro, 
Mr. Malone was born on September 25, 1944, to parents John Malone Sr. and Adrianna 
Lucken-Malone; and

Whereas, Mr. Malone 
began his career in law enforcement in 1968 as the first African American 
deputy at the Colleton County 
Sheriff's Department. He took 
a hiatus from this career in 1973 and was employed at Dayco Manufacturing for thirteen 
years. He made history once again by becoming the company's first African American 
supervisor in Colleton County; and

Whereas, 
Mr. Malone returned to the Sheriff's Department in 1987 as a deputy. 
Respectfully and diligently, he worked his way up in rank from deputy, to sergeant, 
lieutenant, captain/chief deputy, and to finally major, all while being the 
first African American in Colleton County to do so. In 1999, he was appointed 
as interim sheriff by the governor of South Carolina, but later, in his bid for 
sheriff, he unfortunately lost to his opponent. Because he was a determined 
individual, however, this loss did not deter him from achieving greater things; 
and

Whereas, 
in 2003, Mr. Malone's determination was rewarded when he ran for sheriff a 
second time and won. Making history once again, he became the first African 
American in Colleton County to be elected by the people for this prestigious 
position, successfully serving for two terms. After serving thirty-three years 
in law enforcement, he retired in 2012 from a career he loved and to which he was 
very dedicated; and

Whereas, over the 
years, Mr. Malone received a number of honors and awards, including Deputy of 
the Year, Best Elected Official via the Readers' Choice Award, and Officer of 
the Year for the State of South Carolina; and

Whereas, a devout 
Christian, he was a lifelong member of Hopewell Presbyterian Church, USA, in Walterboro; 
and

Whereas, Mr. Malone 
leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Christie (Scott) Riggins and 
Shonnece (Torriano Stephens) Malone; four grandchildren, Markell, Christian, 
McKenzie, and Jaila; one brother, Charles (Vivian) Malone; three "son-like" 
nephews, Edward Peters, Dr. Stephen Peters, and Lindberg Ancrum Jr.; a dearly 
devoted friend, Pamela Aikens; three godchildren, Christopher Malone, Antoine 
Malone, and Candice Williams; a friend and dedicated caregiver, Andrew 
Crawford; and a host of nieces, other nephews, former co-workers, and friends. 
He will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the 
South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, 
express profound sorrow upon the passing of George A. Malone and extend the 
deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of George A. Malone.

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