Robert Malone

August 8, 1933 - February 24, 2018

Robert Malone, age 84, of Edwardsville, Illinois died Saturday, February 24, 2018, at St. Louis University Hospital. Robert was Professor Emeritus at Southern Illinois University where he taught in the Department of Art & Design from 1970-2000. He was born August 8, 1933 in McColl, South Carolina the son of the late Robert Roy & Anne (Matthews) Malone. He married Cynthia Taylor on February 26, 1956. Along with his wife Cynthia he is survived by a son, Brendan Malone of Edwardsville. Robert earned his Bachelors Degree from the University on North Carolina in 1955, Master of Fine Arts from the University of Chicago in 1958. The following year he undertook postgraduate studies at the University of Iowa. Over the years he has worked at Wesleyan College, Macon, Georgia and West Virginia University, Morgantown. Robert became an art professor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 1970. He has published several articles in professional journals and has received numerous regional, national and international awards. Robert has participated in many Solo Art Exhibits both nationally and internationally since 1955. Robert was cremated according to his wishes and no services are scheduled. Weber & Rodney Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.