Roy Verlin Maddox

Mr. Roy Verlin Maddox, age 92 of Speedwell passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at his home surrounded by his closest family and friends. He professed his faith in Christ at an early age and was a member of Cawood Methodist Church.

In 1987 Verlin was co-founder of the Speedwell Volunteer Fire Department where he served as treasurer for 25 years. Verlin spent countless hours dedicating his time to the growth and success of his community and to the Volunteer Fire Department of which he loved.

Along with being a life long farmer he also retired from Cumberland Grocery Company after 38 years.

Verlin was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and uncle.

Verlin was proceeded in death by his parents, George Washington Maddox and Margaret Belle Owens. Brothers - Fred, Lawerence, Ralph, Lester, Haze, and Floyd Maddox. Sisters - Mary Jane Maddox, Winnie Maddox and Estelle Maddox Pierce. His first wife Marie Lambert Maddox, second wife Charlene Hall Maddox. Daughters - Charlene Jones and Donna Brewer.

Verlin is survived by his daughter Judy (John) Redmon of Harrogate. Step Daughters - Carol Winner (Carl) of Mission Hills, KS and Rhonda Kautz of Cleveland, OH. Sons-in-law - Donald (Dana) Jones and Darcey Brewer. Grandchildren - Rebecca Brown, Justin (Martha) Jones, Samantha (Wesley) McGhee, Charles (Lucy) Brewer, Liz (Jacob) Theel, Megan (Phil) Massa, Brad Kautz, Brendon Echsner, Rachel Kautz. Great grandchildren - Rachel Brown, Lily McGhee, MaKayla and MaKenzie Brewer, Grace Massa along with several nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation is Saturday July, 30 from 12pm - 2pm at Reece Funeral Home in Harrogate, TN. Funeral Services at 2pm with Rev Kieth Hampton and Rev. Ronald Lambert Officiating. Music by Elizabeth Edwards and Glory Road Boys. Graveside services following at Ausmus Cemetery. Pallbearers Justin Jones, Charles Brewer, Joe, Danny, Bruce, and David Pierce, Rex Lynch, Brad Kautz and Brendon Echsner. Honorary Pallbearers Members of the Speedwell Volunteer Fire Department.

In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Speedwell Volunteer Fire Department. P.O. Box 560, Speedwell, TN 37870