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SALISBURY - Neil Alan Madden, 65, of Salisbury, passed away on June 5, 2013 at Carolina's Medical Center Main in Charlotte.
Neil was born on June 6, 1947 in Stoddard County, Mo., son of the late Leoland "Chick" and Helen Smock Madden. He was a 1966 graduate of East Rowan High School. Neil is a Veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam.
Neil worked for and retired from the W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center, working in the Engineering Department as a plumber. He was a member of Trading Ford Baptist Church, VFW Post 3006 of Salisbury, the Harold B. Jarrett American Legion, the 40 & 8 Auxiliary, and the Spencer Moose Lodge.
He was a loving husband and father who had many friends. He did so much for so many, and will be remembered for his generosity, kindness, honesty, and great sense of humor. Neil will truly be missed by all the people whose lives he touched.
Those left to cherish his memory include Neil's wife of over 40 years, Barbara "Bobbie" Thomason Madden who he married on Sept. 30, 1972; son, Gregory Madden and wife Shannon of Salisbury; daughter, Beth Madden of Salisbury; brothers, Keith Madden of Huntersville and Owen Madden and wife Tonya of Rockwell; sisters, Vida Myers of Salisbury, Marjorie Emery of Salisbury and Althea "Fizz" Leopold and husband Guy; grandchildren, Daisy Lemke of the home, Isabell Lemke, Noah Lisk, Devin Madden, Caden Madden, Jacob Oliver, Cheyenne Barber and Cody Barber all of Salisbury.
Service: The funeral will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at Trading Ford Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Mike Motley, Pastor. Mr. Madden will lie in state for 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Salisbury National Cemetery (Statesville Blvd.) at 1 p.m. with Military Graveside Rites provided by the Rowan County Veterans Honor Guard and the National Guard. The Patriot Guard will be assisting with services.
Visitation: The family will receive friends at Powles Funeral Home on Monday, June 10th from 6-8 p.m.
Memorials: May be made to Trading Ford Baptist Church Building Fund 3600 Long Ferry Road Salisbury NC 28146.
Powles Funeral Home of Rockwell an Exclusive provider of Veterans Care is assisting the Madden family.
Online condolences may be made at www.powlesfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Neil Madden
bruce watkins
June 3, 2014
this is late,but i just saw this.neil was the most fun loving guy i ever been around,we had many good times together,rip my old frind.
Gary Graham
June 29, 2013
Sorry to hear of Neil's passing. He was a good friend in high school and a good man. God Bless.
June 11, 2013
Keith, I am very sad that your brother has passed away. May the Lord comfort you and your family. Tom Byrd
Tommy Owens
June 11, 2013
RIP my friend
Leslie Esquivel
June 10, 2013
Such a great man, Neil always had a smile and a laugh for you. He loved his family so much. He will be deeply missed by a lot of people.
KEN ELLER
June 10, 2013
TO NEIL'S FAMILY, I GREW UP WITH NEIL AT MORGAN SCHOOL THEN EAST ROWAN. HE WAS ONE OF A KIND, A GOOD FRIEND. MAY THE LORD BLESS AND KEEP YOU, DURING THIS TUFF TIME.
June 10, 2013
I will always remember the wonderful times we shared through out the years.Will miss you. Always, Trish ?
Chris Pleasants
June 9, 2013
So sorry to hear about this. My thoughts and prayers go out to Greg, Beth, and the entire Madden family.
Mindy and Mike Mondie
June 9, 2013
Neil was such a pleasure to be around and he will surely be missed. We will be thinking of you and keeping your family in our prayers. You will be missed. Love the Mondie's
Becky Tarlton(Atkins)
June 9, 2013
Owen and Family I am so sorry to hear of Neil's passing. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless and keep you in the palm of his hands.
Tracy Layton Walker
June 9, 2013
You were one of the most genuinely good hearted guys I have ever met. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. You were definitely one of a kind, and I will never forget you!
Jim and Meg Peeler
June 9, 2013
Beth, Bobbie and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. May your love and memories sustain you in the hours and days ahead.
jennifer king
June 9, 2013
I am deeply sorry to hear about Neil's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
June 9, 2013
We are thinking of and praying for you all. Ann and Charlie Ennis
Shannon Madden
June 9, 2013
We love you and miss you very much pawpaw( daddy). But we do find comfort knowing you are in heaven smiling down on us. We also know that Jesus will never go hungry now that he has his favorite cook up there with him. Until we meet again all of our love. Gregory, Shannon , Cheyenne and Cody
June 9, 2013
Uncle Neil, I'm going to miss you, your kind heart and your laugh.
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