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In Memory Of Willie Maddox
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Willie E. Maddox, Sr.
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Saturday January 6, 2007 Willie Maddox Sr. went to the loving arms
of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ while doing what he loved best,
giving the testimony of his faith to friends.
Mr. Maddox, 63, was born in Bunkie, Louisiana and has lived in Hayes
for the past 12 years. He served in the United States Army Reserve.
He worked as an offshore driller for over 28 years. Mr. Maddox was a
member of the First Baptist Church of Hayes. He was also a member of
the Gideons Ministry and was also a minister of the Calcasieu
Parish Jail. In his spare time Mr. Maddox also had a nursing home
ministry. He loved Genealogy, Photography and was a huge LSU and New
Orleans Saints fan.
He is survived by his wife Cynthia Cassell Maddox of Hayes, three
sons; Willie Maddox Jr., and his wife Cathy of Lake Charles, Todd
Maddox and his companion Brook of Rapid City, South Dakota and Aaron
Maddox and his companion Tonya of Maurice, La, Two grandchildren;
Morgan and Logan Maddox, one step grandson Dante Laporta, two
brothers; Adrian and Ronnie Maddox both of Lake Charles, four
sisters; Alice Thibodaux of Liberty, TX, Mary Louise Hanagriff, Joan
Wood and Wanda Gary all of Lake Charles.
Mr. Maddox is preceded in death by two brothers Buzz and Charlie
Earl Maddox and his parents Charlie and Rosa Maddox.
His funeral will be held on Tuesday January 9, 2007 at 10:00 AM from
the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jaceson Johnson will
officiate. Burial will be in Bay Springs Cemetery in Chopin,
Louisiana. Visitation will begin on Monday at 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM
and will continue on Tuesday at 8:00 AM until the time of services.
Graveside services will be held at 2:30 PM in Chopin, LA.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Gideons
International Foundation, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800.
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