Maj. Gene Edward "Ret." Malott

Gene Malott ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Burroughs Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Mar. 9, 2026.Major Gene Edward Malott (Ret.) - 2/26/26Major Gene Edward Malott, beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family.Gene grew up in Hagerstown, MD before proudly entering service in the United States Army. During his military career, he served his country with distinction and honor. While stationed overseas, he married the love of his life, Barbara "Bobbie" Malott, in Orléans, France. Together they built a life grounded in love, dedication, and family while raising their two children, Tracey Lynn Malott Powell and Kelly Lee Malott.Throughout his distinguished Army career, Major Malott earned numerous honors and commendations for his service, including the Bronze Star Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Meritorious Service Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation, Army Commendation Medal, and the Presidential Unit Citation. He also completed advanced military education at the Army Command and General Staff College (1980). His exemplary service eventually led him and his family to Virginia, where he continued his career with the Department of Defense.Gene and Bobbie spent many years in Virginia, where they raised their family and built lifelong friendships. Later in life, drawn by his love of golf, warm sunshine, and coastal living, Gene and Bobbie retired to Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, where he enjoyed the slower pace of life and cherished time with family.Gene is survived by his devoted wife, Barbara "Bobbie" Malott of Murrells Inlet, SC; his daughter Tracey Powell of Cary, NC; his son Kelly Malott of Winston-Salem, NC; and his cherished grandchildren Jessica and husband Smith of Wilmington, NC; Matthew of Wilmington, NC; Katherine of Raleigh, NC; Taylor of Fredericksburg, VA and Patrick of Winston-Salem, NC. His sisters Betty Shrader of Hagerstown, MD, Barb Middleton of FL, brother Clarence Edward "Eddie" Malott of TN along with countless nieces and nephews.Gene was preceded in death by his parents Goldie Gladys and Clarence Edward Malott, brother Harry Malott and sister Mildred "Millie" Wilson of Hagerstown, MD.Gene will be remembered for his deep love of family, his dedication to service, his quiet strength, and the warmth and humor he brought to those around him. His legacy of integrity, commitment, and love will live on through the lives he touched. Gene will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery, and the family asks that any donations in his honor be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or Tunnel to Towers Foundation.To view these details online or to offer words of comfort through the online guest book, visit www.burroughsfh.com.Burroughs Funeral Home and Cremation Service (843.651.1440) of Murrells Inlet is assisting the family with arrangements.To send flowers to the family, please visit our floral store.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.