Homegoing Services for
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Friday, March 7, 2008 12:15 PM
Church of the Most Holy Trinity Augusta, Georgia
Rev. Michael Lubinsky, Celebrant Rev. Bijura Fortunatus, Co-Celebrant
Obituary
Frank James Maddox, Sr. was the only son born to the late Maud Lee (Wharton) Maddox and James Maddox, on April 27, 1929. He earned a reputation as a good-natured and hard-working young man who started working at the age of 12. He was baptized at Immaculate Conception Church at an early age and remained a dedicated andfaithful member of Immaculate Conception Church and the Church of the Most Holy Trinity. He graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy (high school) in 1949 and then attended Boggs Academy in Keysville, GA, where he completed a course of study in automotive sciences. He began working at the Savannah River Plant in 1952, and was in the original group of employees hired. He married his soul mate, Mattie Josie Carroll on June 26, 1955. To this union, three children were born: Frank James Maddox, Jr., Christopher Anthony Maddox, Sr. and Lisa Maria Maddox.
Throughout his life, he dedicated himself to service to his family, community and the church. He served as an example and mentor to numerous youth by coaching various youth athletic teams. He was instrumental in helping with the establishment of the Carrie Mays Community Center (Savannah Place Community Center). He was responsible for numerous improvements within the neighborhood while serving as the chairman of the Turpin Hill Neighborhood Association. He faithfully served as a Eucharistic (communion) minister, as well as a volunteer to transport church members, for several years. He also delivered Meals on Wheels faithfully until the time of his illness. He was a vital member of the fundraising committee for Immaculate Conception. He served on the Booster Clubs for Immaculate Conception, Aquinas and T. W. Josey schools.
He entered into Glory on March 2, 2008. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 52 years, Mattie Maddox; his three children Frank James Maddox, Jr. (Ilene) of Minnetonka, MN; Christopher A. Maddox, Sr. (Debra) of Bear, DE; Dr. Lisa M. Maddox of Havre de Grace, MD; eight grandchildren: Aaron Joel Smith, Frank James Maddox, III, Christopher Anthony Maddox, Jr., Brittany Alaina Maddox, Jeremy Burrell Maddox, Kennedy Ramon Maddox, Tiffany Gabriella Maddox, Destiny Moesha Maddox; his three sisters: Rev. DeBirdie Pugh of Washington, DC, Janie OBryant, Carrie Patricia Parks, both of Augusta, GA, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, Elizabeth Moore (Goddaughter) and other Godchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Brown of Washington, DC.
Order of Service
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Greetings
Sprinkling of Casket with Holy Water and Placing of the Pall
Processional Hymn....................... "How Great Thou Art" #891
Opening Prayer
Liturgy of the Word
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First Reading.................................................... Wisdom 3: 1-9
(Reverend J. C. Trowell)
Responsorial Psalm ............ ....................................Psalm 19
Second Reading..... ........................... .....Romans 8: 31-35, 37-39
(Frank J. Maddox, Jr., Christopher A.
Maddox, Sr., and Lisa M. Maddox)
Gospel Acclamation (Please Stand)
Gospel Reading
Homily (Please be seated)
Preparation of the Gifts
(Gifts of Bread and Wine will be brought forward by his
granddaughters: Brittany Maddox, Tiffany Maddox and Destiny
Maddox)
Solo....................................................... "The Lords Prayer"
(Joanne Cook)
Holy, Holy, Holy
Eucharistic Prayer (Please kneel or sit)
Great Amen (Please stand)
Lords Prayer and the Sign of Peace
Lamb of God
Holy Communion
Solo................................................... ........."Give Me Jesus"
(Joanne Cook)
Remarks .................................................... Reverend Trowell
The Song of Farewell .................................. "Amazing Grace"
(Red Worship Hymnal #583)
Procession to Place of Committal
Interment .............................................Walker Memorial Park
611 Laney Walker Blvd Ext
Repast will be at St. Francis Hallfollowing the Interment
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Pallbearers
Grandsons: (Christopher A. Maddox [Mike], Jr., Jeremy Maddox and
Kennedy Maddox)
Nephews: Richard OBryant and Kevin Tolliver, Jr.
Charles Bussey, Jr. (Godson), Christopher Bussey (Godson), Mark
Bussey
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"Acknowledgements ~
It is with deepest appreciation that we, the Maddox Family, acknowledge
your kindness, thoughtfulness and service extended to us during this time
of sickness and bereavement. May God bless each of you. You will
always be in our prayers. A special thanks to nurse Constance Giddens,
nurse Lula Edwards, Mary Burns and Helen Jenkins.
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In lieu of flowers, you may contribute to Immaculate Conception
Academy or the Church of the Most Holy Trinity.
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Professional Services Entrusted To:
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Willams Funeral Home, Inc
1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard ~Augusta, Georgia
2945 Old Tobacco Road ~Hephzibah, Georgia
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