Thomas R. Mallory was born to the late Thomas R. and Mary E. Mallory on March 24, 1948.

He is preceded in death by siblings Emily Scott,Brinday Shelton,Herman and Clifford Mallory. He is survived by his daughter Cassandra L. Spurlock and siblings Beulah Mines,Evelyn Grooms , Thelma Pillay (Francis), and Cheryl Thomas (Jerry), 4 grandchildren Dejza,Dejzana, Jayla and Khalif,2 great grandchildren Miyah and Nova and a number of nieces and nephews. Thomas (Lightning ) was known well for his wood working skills, jewelry,picture frames, art drawings, canes and boxes.