Arthur Raymond Maddox, 67, of Front Royal, died November 24, 2023 at the Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Care Center in Winchester, Virginia.
Mr. Maddox was born January 5, 1956 in Front Royal, Virginia, the son of Charles Raymond Maddox, Jr. and Elaine Barraclaugh. He was married to Sharon B. Maddox for over 45 years.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Episcopal Church, 11 W. 2nd Street, Front Royal, Virginia, with interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery followed by a reception at the Calvary Church Parish Hall. The service will be conducted by The Reverend Valerie Hayes.
Arthur graduated from Warren County High School in 1974. He played trumpet in the marching and stage bands. Arthur played football and ran track where he maintains the triple jump record for Warren County. Arthur graduated from Virginia Tech in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. He was a charter member of the Marching Virginians. He obtained his Mortuary Science degree from Catonsville Community College in Catonsville, Maryland.
Arthur had been a Kiwanian, a Rotarian and a member of the Izaak Walton League of America. Arthur was baptized, confirmed, and married at Calvary Episcopal Church where he sang in the choir and played bells. He also served as Junior and Senior Wardens and was a Trustee of the church. Arthur sang with the Winchester Arts Chorale and the Blue Ridge Singers. Arthur owned and operated Maddox Funeral Home, Inc. for over 40 years, being the fourth-generation family member in the funeral profession.
Along with his wife, he is survived by a son, Arthur Kyle Maddox (Sarah) of Front Royal; a daughter, Mary E. Maddox (Mitchell) of Front Royal; seven grandchildren, Simon and Thorin Maddox, Marcellus and Penelope Mathewson, and Emma, Audrey, and Tucker Veitenthal, all of Front Royal; two brothers, Charles Maddox (Martha) of Broadway, Virginia and William Maddox (Brenda) of Harrisonburg, Virginia; a sister-in-law, Leah Lowe (Dave) of Littleton, Colorado; nieces and nephews, Laura Jewell (Ethan) and Joseph Maddox, both of Harrisonburg, Perry Maddox (Nidhi) of Los Angeles, California, Anna Lowe of Raleigh, North Carolina, Haley Nichols (Tim) of Kansas City, Kansas, Captain Zachary Lowe, U.S. Army, (Kaylin) of El Paso, Texas; three great-nieces; and one aunt, Betty B. Leckie of Front Royal.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Catherine Maddox.
Pallbearers will be Howard Leach, Bruce Rappaport, Michael Spory, John Strickler, Wilson Troxell, and Alfred “Chip” White.
Honorary pallbearers will be the staff of Maddox Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends at Maddox Funeral Home on Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to Blue Ridge Hospice and the Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Care Center in Winchester, Virginia.
To Sharon and everyone at the funeral home,
I had not spoken with Arthur since I retired from Warfield-Rohr and was planning to get around to seeing him after the first of the year. It was always great visiting with him. Our conversations touched on many subjects and this made my visits most enjoyable. I also wanted to tell him that I bought a Venza per his strong suggestion. Arthur was a good guy and I will be sad knowing he is not there as usual. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Allen Thompson
Dear Sharon, I was so sad to hear of your loss. Your husband was a fine man. May our Lord comfort you and your family.
Love Teresa and Dale Forrester
Sharon and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. He was such a kind and compassionate man who treated everyone with his kindness and respect for the families he helped during the most difficult times. He will truly be missed.
I lived in Front Royal for about 11 years and saw Arthur on somewhat of a regular basis because I was a pastor and dealt directly with the funeral home. He was a genuinely kind man that truly cared for people. He was always kind to me in both word and deed. I know he will be greatly missed. I am sorry for your loss.
Sharon, Kyle, Mary and funeral home staff,
Please accept my sincerest condolences, I’m so sorry for your loss. In 1991, Arthur hired me as a funeral director to assist him in serving the Front Royal community. I felt his warmth, kindness and compassion from the very beginning. He taught me so much, what stood out the most was his integrity. His influence has helped throughout the years both personally and professionally. Warmest regards, Tom
Dear Maddox Family & Staff:
The ownership, management and staff of the Phelps Funeral & Cremation Service of Winchester is deeply saddened to learn of Arthur’s passing. May God’s healing touch be with you all at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Michael R. Phelps
I’m so sorry for your loss Sharon. Arthur was a rare, genuine man who deeply cared for others. He always treated me with respect, from high school to my adult life, even when I felt I didn’t deserve it. I looked up to Arthur as a role model for how to treat others.
Dear Sharon and Family and Your Maddox Staff Family,
Our hearts go out to each and everyone of you. Arthur was such a very special person who genuinely cared about others. Everyday you could see the love and respect Arthur had for our community and the people in
it. When I owned Front Royal Florist and then Fussell Florist, Arthur was one of my biggest supporters , not only in business but I was honored to be able to call him my friend.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Betty and Steve Showers
To the family of Arthur Maddox. And the staff at Maddox funeral home.
I am so sorry for your loss, Arthur was a very kind man and will be missed.
Sincerely Phyllis Henry
To Sharon and family,
I was saddened to hear of Arthur’s passing. I have fond memories his leadership of the youth group at Calvary and your kindness as my family moved from Front Royal
May your faith and fond memories bring you comfort in the coming days! I’ll be keeping you in prayer
To Sharon and Family,
I was sadden to learn of Arthur’s passing. He was always very kind and accommodating whenever I had to make funeral arrangements or had funeral planning to do. He was a delightful individual who also enjoyed just everyday conversation and being a part of the community.
I am so sorry to hear the loss of this great man. We went to high school together and he was always a kind soul don’t hear his brother for lifetime and his loss will be heartfelt. I’m unable to attend the funeral today due to a cold (not Covid). Rest in peace, my friend.
I am so very sorry to hear of Arthur’s passing. He will be missed terribly! Prayers not only for his family, but also for his work family.
Dear Mrs. Maddox & Family & Staff of Maddox Funeral Home,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve and mourn the loss of Arthur.
We were deeply saddened to hear of his passing. He will be sorely missed. He was so kind and helpful to our family during the loss of our father, our brother and our mother.
We pray that God will sustain you and give you peace, strength and hope during this most difficult time!
With deepest sympathy,
Robert and Pamela Reynolds and Family.
So sorry for your loss.
He has been such a help to our family in the loss of mother’s, father’s
brothers and sisters.
praying for comfort during this sad,sad time.
Today would have been Arthur (and Billy’s) birthday. I had been their Spanish teacher from 1969-71. I call the funeral home every year on their birthday. When I googled for the info this morning, I was surprised to learn of Arthur’s demise. I read his obit with his very many accomplishments. I fondly remember Arthur as a fun-loving, smart, and hard-working young man who was a delight to have in class. May Arthur rest in peace and may his family be comforted by the many precious memories they must have of him.