Jessie Maddix, of Bryant, died Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Eastview Medical & Rehabilitation Center. He was 84 years old. Born March 25, 1924 in Carter County, KY to the late Robert and Viola (Eldrigde) Maddix. He married Della Mae Bowling in Dubuque, IA on June 27, 1951, she survives.
A member of the Arc of The Lord Church, he was a logger and farmed for many years in the Town of Evergreen. He enjoyed raising horses, gardening, and small game hunting.
Survivors include his wife Della Maddix, 5 daughters, Jeanne (Jeff) Robinson Antigo, Wanda (Larry) Archer Bryant, Annette Debbie (Kevin) Domke Tomahwak, Linda (Rev. Randy) Geary Antigo, Lisa Jamie (Mike) Piotrowski White Lake; 2 sons, Terry Lee (Marybeth) Maddix Antigo, Jessie Ethan Maddix Bryant;and five children from a previous marrige also survived by over 60 grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister, Florence (James) Messer Antigo; sister-in-law, Harriet Maddix White Lake.
He was preceded in death by Parents,a son Ishmal Maddix, two grandsons Billy Hammond and J.R. Geary, a great grandson Gage Roberson and brother Woodrow Maddix, 3 sisters Genefee Poland, Opal Cline, Ethel Messer.
Graveside Services will be held on Friday at The Maddix Family Cemetery with Rev. Randy Geary officiating. Visitation will be Friday, October 24 from 12:30 to 1:15 pm at Bradley Funeral Home.
Online condolences at bradleyfh.com.
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He was my Dad. Not just a father.