On Sunday, December 20, 2009, surrounded by his son and his wife, Charles Edward Maloy III died unexpectedly at Good Samaritan Hospital. Charles, (Charlie, or Chuck), was devoted to his wife of 42 years, Diane Lewis Maloy of Towson. He is survived by his son, Charles (Chas) Edward Maloy IV and his wife, Brooke. Also surviving are his daughter, Molly Maloy Swanepoel and her husband, Pete. Both Maloy children, former residents of Towson, now live in Denver, Colorado. Charlie was a loving grandfather to his three grandchildren, Margaret, Catherine, and Carteret Maloy. With great anticipation the family awaits the arrival of a Swanepoel grandchild due in April. Charles was predeceased in death by his mother and father, Natalie and Charles Maloy, Jr., of Altoona, Pennsylvania. Additionally, he is survived by his sisters Kathryn Maloy, and Molly Maloy Sexton, her husband Buddy, and their son, William Sexton; all of Clearwater, Florida. An ardent Florida Gator fan, Charlie graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and a Master's degree in Counseling. While at the University of Florida, Charlie was a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, President of the Interfraternity Council, and a member of Florida Blue Key. Additionally, he earned a Doctorate in education from Morgan State University. Charlie's life work was dedicated to 31 years of service at Towson University. He served as Director of the University Counseling Center, Associate Vice President of Student Services, Vice President of Student Affairs and the University Ombudsman. Charlie was a strong supporter of Towson athletics- serving as a member of the Tiger Club and a voting member of the Tiger Athletic Fund Board. He was also appointed by a Governor of Maryland to serve as the Chairman of the State Board for Professional Land Surveyors and Joint Design Boards Chairs Group- a board on which he served for 32 years.

A memorial service to celebrate Charlie's life and his long dedication to Towson University will be held late in January at Towson University. The date and time will be published after the first of the year. The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the: Charles E. "Chuck" Maloy III Memorial Fund c/o Towson University Foundation P.O. Box 17165, Baltimore, MD 21297-0129. Burial will be private and will be held in Beaufort, North Carolina. Arrangements by: Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.