Danny Malone

Danny Malone, of Maryville, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020. He was 56. Danny was born on May 3, 1063. He grew up in Rockford surrounded by numerous family and friends. Danny graduated from Heritage High School in 1982. Two weeks later, Danny was injured in a motorcycle accident that left him a paraplegic. He didn’t let his paralysis define him, however. He lived by the mantra, “The only real handicap is a bad attitude.” On November 30, 1983, Danny married his high school sweetheart, Michelle (Wettergreen). They were married for 36 years. Danny graduated from Gem City College in Quincy, Illinois, in 1984. He then began a long career as a jeweler at Maryville Jewelers. In 2010, Danny opened Malone’s Jewelers in Alcoa. Danny’s career spanned over 35 years. He was renowned for his talent as a jewelry designer and repairman and for his honesty and fairness as a businessman. Danny loved spending time with his family – especially his four grandchildren – more than anything else. He also enjoyed the outdoors, traveling, and going to the movies. He was preceded in death by: father, Dale Malone. Survivors include: wife, Michelle; three children, Michael (Amelia), Meagan, and Monica (Matthew White); four grandchildren, Brooks and Vincent Malone and Steven and Madison White; mother, Wanda Malone; brother, Robbie Malone; and sister, Mitzie Waugh (Steve Waugh). Family will receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00 PM, Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Celebration of Life will be from 3:00 until 5:00 PM, Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Life Event Center, 1404 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Danny Malone please visit our Sympathy Store.