THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, April 3, 1996 TAG: 9604020145
SECTION: VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: Medium: 62 lines
There's a reason Charles R. Malbon Jr. is nicknamed ``Large.''
He is.
But anyone who knows him knows there's a nice - and funny - guy behind that 6-foot-plus exterior.
Ask the folks at the Virginia Beach SPCA. For several years he stirred up a few chuckles at the shelter's annual pet/fashion show gala.
``He sort of opens the event, warms up the audience,'' said Elizabeth Martin-Gayle, SPCA director of development. ``One year he came out in a toga with a lampshade on his head. He always dressed as something.''
To the shelter's dismay Malbon was unable to make last weekend's annual gala.
``This year we had to find a replacement - which was very hard,'' added Martin-Gayle.
Full name: Charles R. Malbon Jr.
Hometown: Virginia Beach.
What brought you to the Beach? Born here.
Birthdate: Feb. 5, 1950.
Occupation: Co-owner with my brother John of Tank Lines Inc/Papco Oil Co.
Nickname: Large.
Marital status: Married to Lynda, best friend and soulmate.
Children: Two great kids I am very proud of - Lara, 17, and Lane, 15.
What is your idea of a perfect day off? Morning hunt at Creeds Gunning Club, afternoon on the Outer Banks.
Last smart thing you did: Started working with John and master Adam at Wareing's Gym.
Last dumb thing you did: Dressed in drag for my best friend Allan Gibbs' wedding.
Favorite meal: Any kind of fish at the Five 01 City Grill.
Favorite movies: ``One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.''
Favorite song: ``Part Time Party Time Man'' by the Catalinas.
Last book read: ``It Doesn't Take a Hero'' by Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf.
Hobbies: Golf, hunting, fishing, politics.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Lighter.
If you could change one thing about your spouse, what would it be? Not one thing.
Secret vice: Chocolate and whipped cream.
Favorite restaurant: Lance's in Nags Head, N.C.
Your favorite night on the town: Friday night at Lance's.
Favorite TV shows: National Geographic specials, Discovery channel.
Favorite sport: Football, boxing, golf.
Last vacation: Photographic safari to Kenya.
Pets: Two Maine coon cats, Maggie and Jinx.
Worst job: Driving the garbage slop feed truck for Kippy at Malbon Brothers Farm.
Of what achievements are you most proud? My family, my business and my election to the board of directors of Princess Anne Bank.
What would you like as your epitaph? Honey, I told you I was sick. ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by STEVE EARLEY
by CNB