He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Mallery; children, Mrs. Frank (Rosalyn) Jones, Desmond, Edmond, Robert III, Robert Jr. and Jerry Mallery, Mrs. Joseph (Ireielle) Jones, Brionna, Shenita and Monique Mallery, and Michelle Spurlock; sisters, Edna M. Duckworth and Lola Mae Landry; brothers, Norman and Nolan Mallery; step daughter, Alilyah Blanchard; step son, Cornell Blanchard Jr.; and three grandchildren.

Pellerin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.