Norman Mallory

Norman Douglas (“Bud”) Mallory, 89, of Sun City Center, Florida (and formerly of Melbourne Beach, Florida) died November 11, 2010, at South Bay Hospital following a lengthy illness.<br />Dr. Mallory was born on January 1, 1921, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of the late Dr. Meredith and Mary Jones Mallory.&nbsp; Following graduation from Winter Park High School in 1937, he attended the University of Illinois and was graduated in 1941 with a BA degree in Chemistry.&nbsp; Subsequently, he was appointed to the United State Military Academy and was graduated in 1945 with a BS degree in Military Engineering.&nbsp; He earned MS and PhD degrees from the University of Virginia in Nuclear Physics completing his studies in 1952.<br />During twelve years of Army service, Dr. Mallory specialized in atomic weapons applications and research and development including service on the Manhattan Project in Los Alamos, New Mexico.&nbsp; He later was employed at the RCA Service Company Missile Test Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, as Manager of Quality Analysis, supervising a staff of 200 technical and professional employees.&nbsp; Later, he served as President of M. A. Smith Ranch, Inc., a large commercial cattle ranch, and President of Mallory Enterprises, Inc., a family-owned citrus operation.<br />Dr. Mallory served on the Board of Directors of many business enterprises and civic organizations including the Florida National Bank, the St. John’s Wire Company, Indian River Cablevision, the South Brevard YMCA, the Red Cross, the Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, to name a few.<br />Dr. Mallory was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Xi, Chi Psi, and the Raven fraternal and honorary societies.&nbsp; He was an All-American Lacrosse player and a Silver Master Duplicate Bridge player.<br />Dr. Mallory’s wife of 48 years, Mary Smith (“Smitty”) Mallory, and sister,&nbsp; Mary Jane Mallory, predeceased him, both dying in 1993.<br />He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Norma S. Mallory; a daughter and a son, Sara M. Harned (Patrick), and Dr. Norman D. Mallory, Jr. both of Pass-a-Grille, Florida; three step-children, G. Thomas (“Tommy”) Walker (Robin), of Jacksonville, Florida, Curtis A. Walker (Theresa), of St. Augustine, Florida, and Lana Hardaker (William R. “Billy”), of Atlantic Beach, Florida; and a brother, Dr. Meredith (“Speed”) Mallory, Jr. of San Antonio, Texas.&nbsp; He is further survived by nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.<br />Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Dr. Mallory’s well-lived life and his indomitable spirit on Saturday, November 20 at 2581 East Vina Del Mar Blvd., St. Pete Beach, Florida, between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.<br />Memorial contributions to the Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy at 50 West Strawbridge Avenue Melbourne, Florida 32901, or any other charity are requested in lieu of flowers.