Homegoing Services for

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Friday, March 7, 200812:15 PM

Church of the Most Holy Trinity Augusta, Georgia

Rev. Michael Lubinsky, CelebrantRev. 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 and faithful 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 O©Bryant, 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 , .

GreetingsSprinkling of Casket with Holy Water and Placing of the PallProcessional Hymn....................... "How Great Thou Art" #891Opening PrayerLiturgy of the Word *" «<, **First Reading.................................................... Wisdom 3: 1-9

(Reverend J. C. Trowell) Responsorial Psalm ............ ....................................Psalm 19Second 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 Lord©s Prayer"

(Joanne Cook) Holy, Holy, HolyEucharistic Prayer (Please kneel or sit) Great Amen (Please stand) Lord©s Prayer and the Sign of Peace Lamb of God Holy Communion Solo................................................... ........."Give Me Jesus"

(Joanne Cook) Remarks .................................................... Reverend TrowellThe 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 Hall following the Interment

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Grandsons: (Christopher A. Maddox [Mike], Jr., Jeremy Maddox andKennedy Maddox)

Nephews: Richard O©Bryant and Kevin Tolliver, Jr. Charles Bussey, Jr. (Godson), Christopher Bussey (Godson), Mark

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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.

nIn lieu of flowers, you may contribute to Immaculate Conception Academy or the Church of the Most Holy Trinity., •" jf- :V -.- -"•-. •'"•.',-.'•' ^ f .

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