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James Maddox Obituary
His funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2015, at Denver United Methodist Church with Rev. Jeff Johnsen, Rev. Mitch Murrow, Rev. Joe Ervin and Rev. Jan Heermans officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2015, at Warlick Funeral Home.
Rev. Maddox was born September 9, 1945, in Marshall, Missouri, to the late James Wesley and Joan Dawson Maddox. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Edward Saunders Maddox. He was a United Methodist Minister having received his Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and his Doctor of Ministry from Drew Theological Seminary. He served churches in the West Halifax United Methodist Charge, including Eden UMC, Central Cross UMC, and Union UMC; Tranquility UMC in Tranquility, NJ, Whitehouse UMC in Whitehouse, NJ, and Millbrook UMC in Randolph NJ; Midway United Methodist Circuit, including Midway UMC, Bethany UMC, and Glencoe UMC; Mt.Olivet UMC in Arcadia, NC; Covenant UMC in Gastonia, NC; Asbury UMC in Lincolnton, NC; Hills Chapel UMC in Stanley, NC; Rehobeth UMC in Terrell, NC and Boger City UMC in Lincolnton. NC.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Faulkner Maddox of the home; two sons, Gregory Scott Maddox of Mooresville and James Michael Maddox of Stanley; two granddaughters, Emma Kathryn Maddox and Ashley Michelle Maddox; and one grandson, Coleman Benedict Maddox.
Memorials may be made to a Methodist church of one's choice, or to Catawba Regional Hospice, Sherrills Ford Unit, 7473 Sherrills Ford Road, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673.
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Diane
October 21, 2015
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the family be comforted by God who gives peace. (Romans 15:33)
Charlotte Price Elkins
October 17, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about Mr Maddox he was a good man.Prayers are with your family at this time.
Sharon Black
October 16, 2015
Deepest Sympathies to the Maddox Family. Pastor Maddox was our minister when we attended Hills Chapel UMC. He was a wonderful pastor. I will always remember the time we had worship service outside and all the congregation brought their pets. Prayers for the family. Sincerely, John and Sharon Black
Celeste Renaldo
October 16, 2015
Dear Brenda,
So very sad to hear of Ed's passing. Know that you are both in my prayers.
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