- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Home Going Celebration, Mr. Bobby S. Maddox "Fox", Thursday, December 22, 2011, 1:00 p.m., Springfield Missionary Baptist Church, Newborn, Georgia, Reverend Cecil Rozier, Eulogist
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2011-12-22
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Newborn--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Newborn--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Newborn---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Newborn--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Newborn--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Newborn--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Newton County, Newborn, 33.51706, -83.69601
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Bobby Sylvester Maddox. Birth date: January 20, 1937. Death date: December 17, 2011. Funeral date: December 22, 2011. Church: Springfield Missionary Baptist Church (Newborn, Ga.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder number: 441
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_maddoxbobbys20111222
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_maddoxbobbys20111222
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Flower Bearers
Family and Friends
Pall Bearers
Family and Friends
Honorary Pall Bearers
Bentley Sportsman Social Club
Words ofThanks
We thank you for all the kind words of sympathy and comfort that you have provided during our time of sorrow. We are deeply moved and grateful for your concern, your love and your sharing our grief. It is our prayer that God will bless you richly, and that you will continue to pray for us.
The Family
Repast Fellowship Hall Springfield Missionary Baptist Church
Newbom, Georgia
129 W. Washington Street Monroe, Georgia, 30655
(770) 267-2642
3106 West Street Covington, Georgia, 30014
(770) 786-2944
Obituary
Our beloved Mr. Bobby Sylvester .Maddox was born in Newton County, Georgia on January 20, 1937 to the late Ms. Daisy Maddox and the late Mr. William Norris. One brother, Eddie Norris, preceded him in death. Hewas also preceded in death by two infant granddaughters: Bridgett Maddox and Sharita Williams. Bobby, affectionately called "Fox", was raised and educated in Newton County. During his early years, Bobby worked as a truck driver. Later he worked for Covington Veterinary Clinic for approximately 30 years, until his retirement in 2002. At an early age, Bobby joined Springfield Missionary Baptist Church in Newborn. In 1955 he married Corine Avery. He was the proud father of eleven children, all of whom he loved dearly. A very cheerful and loving person, Bobby had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed making others laugh. During his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his children and with his friends in the Bentley Sportsman Social Club (where he was an active
member) . On December 17, 2011, Bobby was called home. He leaves a
legacy of love to his six daughters: Mr. & Mrs. Alton (Ruby) Carswell of Gordon, GA , Ms. Cornelia Maddox, Ms. Barbara Maddox, Mr. & Mrs. Billy (Teresa) Williams, Mrs. Frances Goodwin, Ms. Ann Key, an of Covington; his five sons: Mr. Sylvester Maddox. Mr. Robert Key, Mr. & Mrs. Timothy (Barbara) Key, Mr. & Mrs. Bobby (Tannette) Maddox and Mr. Eric Maddox, all of Covington; a sister: Mr. & Mrs. Robert (Emma) Cobb; a brother: Mr. & Mrs. James (Annie Ruth) Norris; a sister-in-law: Mrs. Majoria Norris;,two god mothers: Mrs. Ellen Wright and Mrs. Cora Mitchell; special friend: Bernadine Hodnett. Bobby is also survived by 35 grandchildren; 30 great- grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other
relatives and numerous dear friends.
Order ofService
Pastor Moses Little, Presiding
PROCESSIONAL SOLO ............................................ ... ............................ Minister Keisha Head
SCRIPTURAL CONSOLATION Old Testament ...... .. ...... ............ ....... .. .. .... ........... Minister Bernice Huff New Testament ...................................................... Pastor Theodis Bell
PRAYER OF CO:MFORT ....................................... Pastor Kenneth Williams SOLO .... ...................... .................... ..................... Mrs. Quantisha Greene REFLECTIONS .............................. ......................... Reverend James Collins WORDS OF COMFORT ... ... ........... ........... .......... ....... .... Pastor Moses Little TRIBUTE ........................................................................... Sister Nikki Heard EULOGY ............................... ............................................Pastor Cecil Rozier ACKNOWLEDGMENT ........... ................................. Sister Tannette Maddox RECESSIONAL
Interment Graves Cemetery Covington, Georgia