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Elder Joseph Maddox Sr.

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Joseph Maddox Obituary

ELDER JOSEPH MADDOX Sr. Gary, Indiana Elder Joseph Maddox Sr., age 52, born in Gary, Indiana on March 12, 1957, made his transition home Monday, June 1, 2009 after a lengthy illness. He was a member of Reed's Temple Church of God in Christ, former member of Saints Home Church of God in Christ. Elder Maddox was a devoted husband, father, a scholar of the Bible and was the Sunday School Superintendent of his Church. He was an Emerson Graduate (Class of 1975), attended Valparaiso University and worked for Innophos for 19 years. The special joy of his heart was his grandson Joe-Joe, III. Preceded in death by his sister Asenath Maddox. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife of 27 years, Cheryl Annette; son, Joseph Anthony, II (Jennifer); and daughter, Courtney Maddox both of Indianapolis, IN; grandson, Joseph Anthony, III; parents, Pastor Frazier and Mother Johnnie Mae Maddox; brothers, Elder Stephen Maddox (Mother Janice), Elder Thomas Maddox (Rose), Elder Clarence Maddox, Ivan Maddox of Alabama; sister, Janice Maddox; parents in love, Elder Samuel (Frankie) Warren and a host of sisters and brothers in love, nieces and nephews, Reed's Temple Church Family, Reed's Temple Sunday School Department. Visitation Friday, June 5, 2009 from 12:00 to 9:00 with Family Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. All services at Reed's Temple COGIC 1300 Broad Street, Griffith, IN. Pastor David A. Reed Officiating, Interment Evergreen Memorial Park, Hobart, IN. Special thanks Unity Hospice of Northwest IN. Services intrusted to Powell-Coleman Funeral Home, 3200 W. 15th Ave.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Jun. 4 to Jun. 5, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Maddox

22 Entries

Rhenzi Keys

June 30, 2009

To Cheryl and the Maddox Family,

I just heard of Joe's passing from my sister Lynicia Gransberry. I remember Joe and the Maddox family from our early years at Saint's Home. From those early years, it was evident that Joe had a heart for the Lord and that he was going to dedicate his life to Him. Although we have since lost touch, it is no surprise to me that he "ran the race and finished the course". From the comments I have read here, it is obvious that he has left a great spiritual legacy with family and friends.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Matthew 5:4

coco

June 21, 2009

Happy Father's Day Daddy. I miss you so much!! Love your babygirl.

Juanita Nance Gatewood

June 12, 2009

Cheryl, I'm so sorry to hear the news about Joe's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God comfort you at this difficult time.

Gatewood Family

Susan

June 8, 2009

To The Maddox Family,

May the Lord continue to keep you in His perfect peace during this time of loss. Sincerely,

Emerson HS Class of 1975

Angela & Arica Brandford

June 7, 2009

To Cheryl, Joe-Joe and Courtney:

We will all miss "Cousin Joe"!
Our prayers and sympathy are with you always.

Virginia Franklin

June 7, 2009

We will truly miss Elder Maddox. He was a great man of God. We consider it an honor to have called him our friend.

John & Ginny Franklin

Penny Frank

June 6, 2009

To Cheryl and the Maddox Family,

My prayers and sincere condolences go out to you during this time of loss. To be absent from this body is to be present with the Lord.

Be not weary in well-doing. For in due season, you will reap if you don't faint.

Be encouraged!

Enoch Kimbrew, Jr.

June 6, 2009

To Cheryl and the Maddox family: I knew Joe in high school and he was a wonderful person. I know you will miss him, but take solace from the words of the Psalmist in chapter 61:2-4. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.

Look to the Lord for strength and encouragement in the days ahead. As he has been to you until this present hour, he will be the comfort that you need to go on. May God bless and keep you all.

Miracles Do Happen Ministry

Pastor Frank Hammonds

June 6, 2009

Earth has no sorrow, that heaven cannot heal. Elder Joe was my friend, conrad and a great preacher. To his wife Cheryl, we are praying for you and the entire Maddox family. May God keep you and may God sustain you during this time of sorrow.

Edward Butler

June 6, 2009

To Cheryl & the family, Joe was a good friend & co-worker of mine. I can honestly say that, in the 13 years I've been acquainted with him, he was one of the most decent men I've ever known. I send my deepest, heartfelt condolences to you & to all who knew & loved him. I'll always have fond memories of our trip to a Sox game with my young nephew & Joe's 1st trip to St. Louis, Mo. (my old hometown). We went to the top of the Gateway Arch, took in a ballgame, saw a museum exhibit about Josephine Baker, ate St. Louis ribs & visited my dad at the VA Home. Joe was a great man & I'll miss him tremendously. We can all take comfort in the certainty that he lived a full life in his 52 years and that he's with the Lord. Rest assured that my prayers are with you & the family always.

Randall & Eunice Blakely

June 5, 2009

Cheryl & Family,

We too we saddened to hear of the passing of your husband, Elder Joe Maddox. Please know that we are undergirding you in prayer that the Strength of God will sustain and carry you through the hardest time of your life. You CAN and WILL make it!!!

Love you much and remember, we are just a phone call away

LISA TOWNS-JONES

June 5, 2009

TO CHERYL AND THE ENTIRE MADDOX FAMILY,
TO KNOW HOW U FEEL IS SOMETHING GOD WILL HELP YOU WITH. IT TAKES TIME AND HE SHOWS YOU HOW TO WIPE THE TEARS AWAY. TO CHERYL 27 BEAUTIFUL YEARS IS SOMETHING THAT YOU CAN HOLD DEEP IN YOUR HEART FOREVER. AND TO MOM/DAD MADDOX I SAY HI AND SEND MY PRAYERS.

Georgia Miller

June 4, 2009

To Cheryl Maddox and Family,
Sorry for the lose of Joe my prays and condolences go out to you and your family.

Auntie Dee Dee & Family

June 4, 2009

To the Maddox Family,
Know that Earth has no sorrows that Heaven can not heal.
For Elder Maddox faught a good fight, he finished his course, and he kept the faith. May you find peace in knowing that this old world was not his home and God let him stay only on a loan. And even though family and friends will miss him so, when God issued His summons it was time to go. So be strong in the Lord and rejoice in his life, for here was a man that lived for Christ.

Gregory Gillis

June 4, 2009

I send my condolence to the Maddox family. Joe Maddox added value to my life. I remember, fondly, the conversations we had on the campus of VU. He and Steve were spiritual anchors for me on many many occasions when I felt the sway and pull of weakness. My prayers are with the family. I am certain Elder Joseph Maddox is in peace.

Michele Howarad

June 4, 2009

To Cheryl and the Maddox family. I have so little that I feel I can say at this time. You already know how I feel about you and Joe. I can only relate the words that memories are forever and you have so many to keep you. He was a wonderful brother and friend and will always be missed. Praying for you. Love Michele Towns Howard.

June 4, 2009

May God comfort the Maddox family in this time of loss. I attended Valparaiso University with both Steven and Joseph Maddox and hold fond memories of them in mt heart. I rejoice knowing that 'to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.' God Bless.
Carolyn Merriweather Colquitt

DIANE ROBINSON

June 4, 2009

CHERYL, I'M SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JOE. MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR WONDERFUL FAMILY...MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND GIVE YOU STRENGTH TO CARRY ON...

Carolyn&Neal Glover

June 4, 2009

My heartfelt condolences go out to to the Maddox family,He fought a good fight,May God comfort you at this diffcult time,He will never leave you or forsake you.May your wonderful memories that you shared with him get you through the rough times.Hold On to God's unchanging hand.

Sis. Carolyn Glover and Family

Cynthia Franks

June 4, 2009

My prayers are with you and the family. May God continue to bless you and keep you during this time. Always remeber that God is in control and he never make a mistake. I will cherish his memories.

Melba Miller

June 4, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the peace and joy of God bring you comfort. I was blessed to have known such a great man of God. I will cherish his memories.

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