Malcolm C. Straughn, Jr.

April 9, 2014

Malcolm C. Straughn, Jr. went to be with his Heavenly Father early Saturday morning,  April 5, 2014. A lifelong resident of Escambia County, he graduated from Pensacola High School in 1949. After high school, Malcolm worked in the family business, Brownsville Bakery. In 1953, he was one of the first employed at Chemstrand. After 32 years he retired from Monsanto and devoted his time to farming until several years ago.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Carlos and Edna (Malone) Straughn.

Malcolm is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Betty Jean (Poston) Straughn; his daughter Diane (Alton) Moore of Dahlonega, GA; and two sons, Kirk (Jackie) Straughn of Gonzalez and Ray (Angela) Straughn of Pace. He had nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Survivors also include a brother, Bobby Straughn of Pensacola; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

His celebration of life will April 7, 2014, at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. and service to follow at 12 p.m.

Reverend Alton Moore and Hospice Chaplain Jason Adams will officiate.

Burial will be at Godwin cemetery in Bratt.

Pallbearers will be Alton Moore III, Stan Marks, Joshua Marks, Ronnie McNesby, Benjamin Haines and Michael Hemley.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the Emerald Coast Hospice team for their outstanding care.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.

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