Wayne Autry Malone, of Poteau, Oklahoma was born June 21, 1957, in Stockton, California to S.A JR and Bessie Bell (Jennings) Malone. Wayne passed away on May 5, 2026, in Poteau, Oklahoma at the age of 68.

Wayne loved spending time with his grandkids, he also loved watching Sci-fi shows, Big Foot and Car Shows.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Dwight A. Malone and two sisters, Charlotte Malone and Charron Malone.

Wayne is survived by his ex-wife Khristine, his stepsons, Kenneth Cornell and James Cornell and Wayne Riley, his daughter, Dakotah Malone, his brothers, Delton Sr. and wife Dolores Malone, Kriss Malone and brother in law Larry Knight and wife Kim, his sister in law, Saundra Cate and husband Kelly, fourteen grandchildren and one great grand baby on the way, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

The Celebration of Life Services for Wayne will be 1 pm, Friday, May 15, 2026, at The Cedars on Dewey, 520 Dewey Ave Poteau, Oklahoma 74953.

Online condolences can be made at www.holtfuneralandcremation.com

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The Family of Wayne Autry Malone has entrusted his arrangements to Holt Funeral and Cremation, 522 Dewey Ave Poteau, OK 74953, (918) 721-0026. Poteau’s Only 100% Locally Owned and Family Operated Funeral Home – Our Family, Loving Your Family Through

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