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William Madden Obituary

William James "Billy" Madden of Houston passed away peacefully at his home on October 22, 2013 at the age of 68. A native of the city, he was born on July 30, 1945 to Edna Rick and John William Madden of Houston. He graduated from Mt Carmel High School and attended St. Mary's University in San Antonio. During college Bill married Patricia Ann McPherson and by the age of 24 he had four children -Willie, Coleen, Shawn and Pat. He worked at the company his father founded in 1941, Rex Supply. After many successful years as sales leader he started and grew several new complimentary ancillary divisions of the business. Bill is survived by son William Madden Jr. and his wife Laura, daughter Coleen Ethridge and her husband Anthony, son Shawn Madden, and son Patrick Madden and his wife Laura; grandchildren Patrick Madden Jr., Jacob Madden, Alyssa Madden, Katie Madden, Marshall Madden, Josh Madden, Michael Ethridge, Sofia Madden, and Madelyn Ethridge; sister Lucy Burns, sister Mary Weber and her husband Bob, sister Ann Landmesser and her husband Larry, sister Edna Berres and her husband Paul, sister Bertha Hutcheson, brother John and his wife Rita, sister Alice Lossen and her husband Joe, and brother Joe and his wife Jeannine; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his infant brother George, brother-in-law Tom Hutcheson, brother-in-law John Burns, and nephew Martin Burns. Visitation with the family will be held at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Church, 6723 Reed Rd. A private burial to follow.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Oct. 25, 2013.

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Mary Anne (Darst) Soecj

November 3, 2013

I always admired Billy. I am sorry for your loss -- and ours.

Henriann Scharnberg

October 30, 2013

So sorry to hear about Billy. He was a well loved person, lots of fun throughout little league,lake LBJ, many motorhome trips with all the friends. He will truly be missed.

Gerri Gallerano Frels

October 30, 2013

I was so sorry to hear about Billy's passing. We (Mt. Carmel H.S.Class of '63) all missed him at our 50th reunion in September. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Madden Family. May he rest in peace.

October 30, 2013

Sweet & funny memories of Billy during our school days. God Bless you all...
Darnell LeBlanc Carrascosa

Debi Schumann

October 29, 2013

I was shocked to hear of his passing. He was a very uplifting person, who gave me some good advice and helped me thru a very rough time.
I will miss him dearly. And I know that your family will also. I hope you find peace in knowing that Bill lived his life his way. And may we all have fond memories to take out from time to time and remember him and his life and smile...
Bill, if you are up there, looking down ...we miss you..

Thank you for everything,
send butterflies or rainbows..

Debi

October 27, 2013

Willie, Coleen, Shawn, and Patrick so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I have a lot of wonderful memories from times spent with your family at baseball parties, swimming parties, and all types of gatherings. Billy had came by Hyseco about two weeks ago and we had a great visit. God bless you all,
Ann Wagoner

Brenda (Robertson) Regan

October 27, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Billy's passing! I really liked working with him, Rick and Johnny at Rex. Billy was such a unique character and loved it when he was smiling with his great dimples. He had a personality larger than life and was compassionate and caring. Rest in Peace Billy!

Eric Foster

October 25, 2013

I worked with Billy, his father, and brothers at Rex back in the 70's. I sometimes thought of them being like the Cartwrights on the show "Bonanza". Billy always made me think of Hoss. He wanted work to be fun and he always made the fun times better. I was saddened by this news.

Donald Davis

October 25, 2013

May he rest now. He was a gentleman that I worked with when I was a Young Man at Rex Supply. Always respectful and nice to me!

Charlie and Dieter Hausler

October 25, 2013

We loved Bill and will remember him for his wise cracks and never ending humor. we have some beautiful and fond memories. Rest in peace my friend.

Penelope Lowe Burke

October 25, 2013

Billy was always more fun, and high school was great when he was around.

October 25, 2013

Coleen & Anthony and family:

We were saddened to hear of the loss of your dad, Coleen. May the Lord bless you and give you peace during this difficult time. We are thinking of you dear friends!

Love, Sandy Amundson & Mike Potter

Larry Sauer Sauer

October 25, 2013

So very sorry to hear about Billy's passing. He and I were best friends from ages 8 to 13 and I have thought about him often over the years. My condolences to all the family.

Renee Ethridge

October 25, 2013

Coleen, Anthony, Michael and Madelyn.
Our hearts go out to you for the loss of "Pops". Pops was something else and we were blessed to know him and get to see him during the last couple of years. He was always kind and loving to us and to our girls. We will miss his spirit and his loving hugs. Our prayers are with you all today and in the days to come. In "his" peace!
Renee, Cliff, Chelsy and Leslie Ethridge

Marilyn Neely

October 25, 2013

Bill may you rest in peace...Thank you for the good years we spent together and being a caring and giving step-father to Kimberly and Karen.

Marilyn

Ronnie Yeatts

October 25, 2013

I knew Mr. Madden since back when I played little league at Freeway National.
Great man.
May GOD Bless all the Maddens in their time of need.

Virginia Wood

October 25, 2013

My deepest sympathy to Willie and all the Madden family at this time of great loss and grief. I will be away from Houston and will be unable to attend your Dad's services; but please know my prayers and thoughts are with you at this sorrowful time. May your memories give you comfort; and God Bless you with strength and love in the days to come.

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