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Charles Eugene Maddox III
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Charles Maddox Obituary
Died: May 12, 2008; in St. Charles
He was fifth generation Maddox Construction
ST. CHARLES - Charles Eugene Maddox III, 46, of St. Charles, died Monday, May 12, 2008, at his home.
He was born Aug. 7, 1961, in New Orleans.
He was employed with his father in Maddox Construction Co. before becoming employed by Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy for seven years. He was the fifth generation of Maddox Construction Co. Inc. that specializes in golf courses.
He is survived by his sister, Laurie, of St. Charles.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Barbara Maddox.
The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main St., corner of Routes 64 and 25, St. Charles. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 16, at the funeral home. The Rev. Steve Miller will officiate. Burial will be at Union Cemetery, St. Charles.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.
For information, call Yurs Funeral Home at 630-584-0060 or visit www.yursfuneralhomes.com.
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Jon Hochman
June 12, 2008
Godspeed Chuck, you will be missed!
Mike
June 6, 2008
I was very sorry to hear about this. You will be missed Chuck! I hope you rest in peace.
Collin Tang
May 30, 2008
Thank you for all the information you put together for us on the internet. Especially your advice to me with regards to the L5100. You will be missed. My condolences to his family and all at home.
Morgan B
May 29, 2008
Chuck - You were one talented guy. Between computers, watches and the occasional comment on Ford T-Birds, you really showed your knowledge. You helped me find watches and even helped mediate tough deals. You knew where the Grails were hidden...on earth. Now that you are up there...let us know if they let us take our watches with us.
Godspeed, Chuck.
Morgan
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Jerry
May 29, 2008
Rest in peace Chuck . you were one of a kind , you will be missed .
alex (germany)
May 28, 2008
Rest in piece Chuck
jim cross
May 25, 2008
Rest in peace Chuck and thank you for touching my life.
Carmelo Armeli
May 23, 2008
Sincere condoleanze alla famiglia
Rich Chang
May 21, 2008
My condolences to the Maddox family on their loss.
Mark Kershaw
May 20, 2008
Im not very good with words in these circumstances but its a very sad time for us all, and i would like to extend my most sincere
condolences and well wishings, RIP.
Will Pressley
May 19, 2008
Chuck was the kind of guy who was there for a total stranger, wanting nothing in return. I am so saddened by his loss. My condolences to his family. He didn't know me from Adam, but was ready to answer whatever questions I had on speedmasters. He was the kind of person you just knew was good. The kind of person who shared his knowledge and his passions. That's very rare in this world. Rest in peace, Chuck. Go with God.-- W. Pressley
Douglas Joseph
May 19, 2008
Deepest sympathy to the Maddox family and close friends.
As so often has been written, I am another who never met Chuck in person, but to whom he was exceptionally generous with his knowledge and advice.
It's clear that the news of his passing has struck many of us beyond the simple proportion of our acquaintance.
It speaks volumes about the kind of man he was. He will be truly missed.
Greg Peterson
May 19, 2008
Charlie will always hold a special place in my memories. He was a core member of an extended group of friends that grew up together in St. Charles. A great bear of a man, who had a caring and kind interior. He had much to offer the world; a subtle perfection in things that mattered to him. I last spoke with him only a couple of weeks ago. I wish he could have been with us just a little while longer...
Chris Chiang
May 19, 2008
Chuck,
I read about your article on Speedmasters and your replies on WUS and its because of people like you in WUS that attracted me to speedmaster. I will buy one someday. Rest In Peace...
David Graham
May 19, 2008
Sadly missed by all watch enthusiasts, rest in peace Chuck.
Tony Lee
May 18, 2008
Chuck
You taught me so much through your websites and articles and there are many who you helped without them even knowing. It is very rare that someone will do something for someone without wanting so mething back. You were one of these rare people.
RIP
Richard Grimmel
May 18, 2008
Chuck, your legacy will live in our hearts forever. You introduced me to Omega Speedmasters and opened up your wealth of knowledge to me and hundredes of other watch enthusiasts. Your invaluable help and generosity will be dearly missed.
Thank you and may you rest in peace.
Bill Harding
May 18, 2008
Desperately sorry to hear the news. Thanks for being a gentleman and always answering my questions so willingly and promptly.
Shawn Calhoun
May 17, 2008
Rest in peace Chuck and God Speed. You will be missed.
May 17, 2008
As another member of the WUS community, I can say it was an honor to have shared some of the same interests with Chuck. He was incredibly generous with his time and knowledge, and was a sincerely genuine & positive leader in our small community. We were lucky to have shared our passion for watches & life with Chuck. We will all miss him. Our sincerest condolences on your loss.
Doug (hazmatman)
Peter See
May 17, 2008
Hi Chuck, we have never communicated, yet you have being an inner mentor to me through your contribution of knowledge and passions. You brought me into the WOW and my first Seamaster. I am grateful that through you, I appreciate not only watches but the way of life, is not just being a limited edition or the materialistic value of it, it’s the inner that driven everything. I pray you rest in peace, Sir.
Randy Nopasri
May 16, 2008
Godspeed Chuck !
Time, no longer an illusion nor cause for confusion.
Randy
Jay Stephens
May 16, 2008
Chuck was a friend of mine since 1986. We were "Mac" buddies and many of you will know what that means in reference to the computer. I chatted with Chuck 2-3 times a week online. I am stunned.
Luca R.
May 16, 2008
Grazie Chuck per la competenza e passione dimostrata in anni di apporti significativi alla comunità di noi WIS. Una preghiera per te e i tuoi familiari. Arrivederci
Velociphile
May 16, 2008
Godspeed Chuck. Thank you for your generous help.
Chris Meisenzahl
May 16, 2008
A huge loss that's tough to put into words. Yesterday morning we learned that Chuck passed away during the night. I considered Chuck a good friend for the last 8 years or so. Regular email, the occasional phone call ...
It's still hard to believe. The man was a friend, legend, and gentleman.
God bless you, Chuck, and rest in peace, my friend. You are one of the good guys and won't be forgotten. ;-(
Kar Khor
May 16, 2008
Dear Chuck
I never knew you but I read your article and learned a lot from you. I wish that I did. At least I could personally give you my gratitudes and thank you personally. I hope you will RIP and watch over your fans from wherever you are and know that you have legacy in the watch industry.
Mark Martens
May 16, 2008
Again time wins.
Chuck, thanks for all info about watches and timepieces.
Rest in Peace
Mark Martens
Ruckdee Chotjinda
May 16, 2008
You had been such a good friend to me, Chuck. I feel very bad for not having kept in touch with you these recent years. Thank you for the good times and the friendship on TZ Omega Forum.
Rest in peace, my friend. We'll meet in time. Hopefully.
Raphael Too
May 16, 2008
Thanks for all that you've done and for being such a giving person. God Bless.
May 16, 2008
Time catches us all.
Thanking Chuck for his advise on dominos.
My fav Time quote from another WIS:
"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a bananna"
Best
Al
Gray Burdett
May 16, 2008
Chuck I am stunned.
You were one of the first contacts I made when setting out on collecting Omegas and your helpfulness knew no boundaries - a true gentlemen.
You, your family, and friends will be in my prayers.
Kindest regards
Aaron Hardiman
May 16, 2008
Chuck will be missed. My prayers and thoughts go out to his friends and family.
Rest In Peace
Chip Omota
May 16, 2008
Godspeed Chuck.
You will be missed.
My most sincere condolences to the family.
Andrés Gálvez
May 16, 2008
Thanks for all your help Chuck. You will be greatly missed-RIP-
Roger
May 16, 2008
Chuck, thanks for everything. We all have learned so much from your knowledge you were willed to share with us. It is so sad, that this note doesn't reach you when it should have reached you.
Louis See
May 16, 2008
You'll be missed. Rest in peace Chuck
Chris van Eyck
May 16, 2008
Chuck,
Thanks for the teaching, advice, and friendship-you will be greatly missed!
Lou Poirier
May 15, 2008
When I researched information on the timepiece given to me by my father, Chuck's websites became an uncomparable source of knowledge and comfort. It took me over a year to muster up the courage to contact him. That was one month ago today. Despite it being Tax Day, and his admission of "suffering from 1040-effected Tourettes" Chuck answered all my questions. It was a real thrill!
My sincere condolences to Chuck's family. He will be genuinely missed by many, many people around the globe.
Tripp
May 15, 2008
Thank you Chuck for your kindness, your seemingly limitless knowledge, and your willingness to share that with others. We learned so much from you. You will truly be missed.
K. W.
May 15, 2008
I was deeply saddened to read about Chuck's passing. He leaves behind a lasting legacy of written work which nonetheless revealed qualities of the man - great insight, a sensitive candor, and the wonderful desire to educate and share.
Thank you, Chuck...we love you.
jason park
May 15, 2008
Chuck, thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. we have all learnt a lot from you.
Steve Greene
May 15, 2008
Chuck, you will missed but never forgotten. You were an inspiration to all of us with your patience, friendliness and eager desire to help inform and share with others, your vast knowledge in this great hobby of horology. Peace be with you, my friend.
Joshua Deines
May 15, 2008
You will be missed.
Tyler Yarbrough
May 15, 2008
Well, all my fellows from the international internet watch community have said so much about Chuck already, I don't have much creative to add. Only my prayers for all those who cared about him, and my thanks for all his help and fellowship.
Juko Schoonhoven
May 15, 2008
Chuck was always a very friendly and helpfull guy. We had some contact through e-mail about vintage chronographs, always good and honest advice. Chuck will be missed!!
Robert Montgomery
May 15, 2008
Chuck was a true Gentleman. Never having met him, I sought out his help on an Omega issue and he gave of his time unstintingly. His articles were a genuine delight for me to discover and I have never heard an unkind word about him and his freely given knowledge to many of us less informed about our mutual Watch Passion.
Rest In Peach Chuck.
Donald Francis
May 15, 2008
Genuinely a very special person.
It is truely amazing that Chuck touched so many people- I don't think any of us realized what a generous man he was, time and knowledge freely dispensed to anyone and everyone.
My first thought was that submitting this over the internet was impersonal, then I realized that this is how so very many people came to know Chuck, and he them. I half expect to see numerous responses scattered throughout these messages! There was always so much in a "Chuck response".
Thank you, I wish we could have met in person.
May you be resting with our Lord.
Jim Malone
May 15, 2008
Godspeed to the what lies ahead. You were bigger than life on the net in the watch forums setting an example by helping out anyone and everyone who took up your precious time with well thought out never failing never ending guidance. May you be blessed with eternal peace.
Dean Faber
May 15, 2008
My condolences to Chuck's family and friends.
Thanks for all the knowledge you shared with us.
Rest In Peace Chuck.
Ozz
May 15, 2008
Thanks Chuck for your wealth of knowledge on Omega (Speedmaster) watches.
You where always great help. I will miss you and your always informative posts on watchuseek.com.
Farewell guru.
Rest in peace.
Jeroen Hopman
May 15, 2008
Thanks for all the knowledge you shared with us Chuck, both your webpages and your kind answers to my questions are treasured.
Rest in Peace
George Olney
May 15, 2008
Chuck was a man that taught me a lot about Omegas, and a rock solid reference for anything I ever needed to know about the subject. He was an internationally known figure and one that will be sorely missed.
Brian Luber
May 15, 2008
Chuck truly had a heart of gold; rarely in this life does one encounter an individual who gives of his time and his wealth of knowledge so freely. I treasure the memory of every communication I had with Chuck over the years, and I will remember his generous spirit always. Godspeed, Chuck! Rest in Peace, my friend!
ruey loon ung
May 15, 2008
The knowledge base you created reads like an old dependable book. Though we have not met, many have benefited from your love and enthusiasm. I've spend many hours pouring through your articles.
you'll be sorely missed
paul saunders
May 15, 2008
Chuck will be missed by many I like others had help many times with questions and query's he was always there with an answer and gave of his time freely a true gent.
goodbye Chuck you will be missed.
paul saunders.
Arie Radowsky
May 15, 2008
I first got to "know" Chuck back in the early years of Timezone, mainly because he NEVER neglected to help me when I required some obscure bit of Speedy trivia. His amazing work really turned me on to the wonderful world of watches, and for that I will be eternally grateful.
It is amazing that I should feel such a sense of loss for somebody I never met in person, but I feel I knew him anyway...
Let me add my name to what is already a long list of people that Chuck touched in some way - just a terrific guy, I will miss his energy terribly.
Vince Roan
May 15, 2008
A great man who will be missed by many. His knowledge, given freely, helped me greatly. Rest in peace.
VinceR
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Tom Koerts
May 15, 2008
Dear Chuck,
An icon in the world of horlogerie.
You will be missed.
Godspeed Chuck
Eric Chan
May 15, 2008
We all admire Chuck for his wit, generosity, kindness, energy and esteemed knowledge of watches..he is simply the best -without equal - and will be sorely missed by Omega enthusiasts the world over.
Bob Breznay
May 15, 2008
Rest in peace and God speed Chuck.
Mark Cockshoot
May 15, 2008
I never spoke directly with Chuck, but his encyclopaedic knowledge and insightful comments on websites and fora have entertained and informed me and thousands of others over the years.
A great loss to the watch community and, more importantly, to his family, our thoughts are with them.
Rest in Peace Chuck.
Neil Coppen
May 15, 2008
A giant in our hobby.
A big man with a big heart who always had time for everyone.
His passing saddens me so much.
Goodbye Chuck my friend.
martin broad
May 15, 2008
His immense contribution and enthuiasm to the world of horology will be sorly missed by all who partook of his knowledge may he rest in peace.
Daniel Pina
May 15, 2008
Chuck. we never met in person, but we exchanged some emails and you pointed me in the right direction on more than one occasion. You will be missed. May God bless your family.
Steve Ballinger
May 15, 2008
Thanks for the your help, I learned so much.
Rest In Peace
Javierleon
May 15, 2008
Thanks for everything.
Descanse en Paz.
Ian Fogden
May 15, 2008
Rest in Peace, Chuck.
Thanks for the times we chatted, all things watches, and the great advice you always so freely gave.
Gone but never forgotten.
Foggy (UK)
Steve Burns
May 15, 2008
Chuck, thanks for the great posts and help that you had given me. You will be missed, but somehow I know you will still be reading the forum.
Richard Zammit
May 15, 2008
Chuck was a real gentleman as others have said and never too busy to answer a fellow watch enthusiasts questions. Perhaps apart from all these comments celebrating his life he might appreciate the one thing that will always stay with me about him - simply put, Chuck turned me on to Speedies.
Mark Kerr
May 15, 2008
a wise man who will be sadly missed
Alistair Gibbons
May 15, 2008
What a shame... really you will be missed by me and many others.
Always patient, always helpful, always a good soul!
See yah Chuck!
Gerhard Eickenhorst
May 15, 2008
My condolences to Chuck's friends and family.
Thanks Chuck for all your help and informations about my watch. We will miss you. You will never be forgotten! So long!
Shaun Tang
May 15, 2008
You will be missed Chuck. Thanks for everything.
Joe Exarkun
May 15, 2008
During my early days of collecting Omega speedy watches i religiously read Chuck's blog and postings.
His contributions were priceless. RIP.
Mark Stutt
May 15, 2008
RIP mate, your blog enhanced my knowledge and enjoyment of our shared hobby-watches. Especially the Speedmaster. My condolences to friends and family.
René Delp
May 15, 2008
Learned a lot from you and thank you for sharing your knowledge about
watches with me.
Godspeed Chuck
Mark Wille
May 15, 2008
Thank you for all your help and knowledge over the years. You will be missed by very many through out the world.. Rest in peace Chuck.
Michael Hodor
May 15, 2008
What a sweet guy. There is a void in the watch world that will never be filled. I'm fortunate to have had the chance to meet and get to know him just a bit.
Steve Waddington
May 15, 2008
Although I never met Chuck, I will sorely miss him. We often talked on the phone or via the internet. We exchanged ideas, presents, music & humour.
He sent my Son a present for his 5th Birthday & when he knew I was visiting the USA on business, he sent some "Nascar" car tins with toffees in them for my son to my hotel.
There was seemingly no limit to this amazing mans generousity, patience, quest for knowledge, kindness, humour .......
I know he would be embaressed by the thousands of messages being written & sent all around the world, celebrating his life & the enourmous & positive contribution he has made to thousands of people all over the globe.
Chuck, you will be missed.
My commiserations to his family & close friends.
Nigel Goulding
May 15, 2008
I will miss the knowledge, humour and passion Chuck brought to the watch forums.
Clarence Yu
May 15, 2008
Godspeed Chuck. Thank you for everything.
Robert-Jan Broer
May 15, 2008
I will truely miss our interesting ("As Always") conversations about watches, cars, windmills, music, tv series, astronauts, the US and The Netherlands and life..
Goodbye Chuck, I will miss you.
KC
May 15, 2008
I have always used Chuck's webpage as a major resource. He was a great guy who contributed greatly to the growth of the horology community on the net. He will be missed. My condolences to the family and friends.
René Schifferle
May 15, 2008
Rest in Peace Chuck - You will be missed.My condolences to his family and God Bless. Thanks for all....
Nick Gabarro
May 15, 2008
As human beings we are all unique and irreplaceable, but this is especially true with you, Chuck. You were the one and only.
Your hunger for knowledge, incredible and enviable work capacity, but especially your unconditional willingness to help others, made you one of the most irreplaceable people I have ever met.
You have taught us all a lesson with your life example that goes way beyond all the details of all the vintage chronographs or Macs in the world.
I look at your life and I ask God that I may serve others and take advantage of all that I have been given one tenth of what you did. Then, I know I will be all right.
We don’t take any material possessions with us to the grave. We go the same we came, naked. We do however take all the good things we have done for others big or small, and you Chuck, it seems to me like you were helping people all day long. You are taking your endless good deeds with you to heaven. And your legacy is our example.
Only the Good die young!
We will miss you every day.
Proud and honored to be your friend,
Nick Gabarro
Mark Goodman
May 15, 2008
Chuck was always willing to help others. An expert in the field of chronographs and an inspiration to others, yet at the same time very modest, he considered himself a student rather than the master he undoubtedly was. His website is full of information which was given freely. He will be missed and remembered by many people across the world
Rest in peace
Iain Bush
May 15, 2008
You will be much missed Chuck. A nicer and more helpful individual I'll never meet. You've touched the lives of many.
Juan
May 15, 2008
Chuck,
Thanks for all your contributions to the watch community, and for your limitless willingness to help others.
Rest in peace.
Ryan Rooney
May 15, 2008
Godspeed, Chuck.
May 14, 2008
Chuck was a great friend for me as well as a someone with humor, knowledge, intelligence and spot on in many of his analysis. He was an asset for many watches forums where he used to post and even moderate. Omega, Heuer and other brands, he knew most of them and never missed an opportunity to show us what were the interesting timepieces produced by these brands. Many consider Chuck as an OMEGA and Heuer as well as chronograph guru, I think it is right because he helped many people with his knowledge and was always willing to share it.
Chuck, you will be dearly missed.
R.I.P my friend.
Georges Zaslavsky
Croissy sur Seine France
David Lee
May 14, 2008
You will be missed. Your knowledge, expertise and wisdom, your patience, humor, and when needed, your firm hand reminding us to stick to the facts as they are known was an inspiration and a gift to us all. You will not be forgotten.
Andre (Genevapics) Greene
May 14, 2008
Rest in Peace, Chuck.
Thank you for your tremendous contributions to the watch world. We are forever indebted to you.
Jonathan S
May 14, 2008
Chuck was both generous and gracious in sharing his passion with others. May God bless his family in their loss.
Jeremy Carver
May 14, 2008
Your kindness, patience, and generosity--selflessly giving your valuable time and encyclopedic knowledge to anyone who solicited your advice--has left everyone in the watch community at a great loss. Your illuminating wit, insightful commentary, and, above all, friendship, will be sorely and deeply missed.
Grateful Regards,
Jeremy in Madison, Wisconsin
Virgil Howarth
May 14, 2008
Although I didn't know Chuck personally, I often read his valuable contributions to TimeZone. He was the "authority" for the Omega Speedmaster watch. He will be sorely missed as his was the input that stopped all arguments on Omega watches.
Mike DeVincent
May 14, 2008
The watch collecting community has suffered a huge loss. Rest in peace Chuck.
My condolences and prayers to the family.
Mark Canon
May 14, 2008
I never met Chuck in life, but I had the privilege of exchanging watch-related information on a number of occasions. He was always helpful and a gentleman...always. I would like to extend my condolences to his family and friends.
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