David Pierce Maddox

  General Notes:

See general notes on his father for 1900 and 1910 census facts and his son, Prelo Maddox, for 1930 census facts.

The WWI Draft Registration Card for David Pearcy Maddox taken in Coffee Co., Alabama dated June 5, 1917 records his date of birth as April 24, 1891 in Coffee Co., Alabama. He is a tenant farmer with a wife and 2 children working for J. J. Maddox [his dad] in Elba, Ala. He is short of medium build with gray eyes and medium dark hair.

The 1940 Federal Census for George, Covington Co., Alabama, District 20-34, page 238A, dated April 4, 1930 records David P. (49 - AL) and Bonnie P. (46 - AL) Maddox with their son, Donal P. Maddox (11). David is a Farmer and has completed 7 years of schooling. Bonnie has completed 8 years of schooling. Many Maddox families reside in the area.

Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974 <http://www.ancestry.com>
Name: David Pierce Maddox
Birth Date: abt 1890
Death Date: 26 Apr 1973
Death Place: Andalusia, Covington, Alabama
Death Age: 83
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Father Name: Jesse Maddox
Mother Name: Mattie Donaldson
Spouse Name: Bonnie P Maddox
FHL Film Number:2242017

  Research Notes:

Published in Pensacola News Journal on July 1, 2010
DONALD P. MADDOX, SR.
SEPTEMBER 3, 1928 - JUNE 29, 2010
Donald P. Maddox, Sr., 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday, June 29, 2010. Mr. Maddox was born in Opp, AL and has resided in Milton, FL for the last 41 years.
He was preceded in death by his father, David Pierce Maddox; mother, Bonnie Plant Maddox; brothers, Arthur Clifton Maddox and Henry Prelo Maddox; and son, Kevin Richard Maddox.
Mr. Maddox retired from the US Navy after 22 years of service as an Aviation Electronic Technician/Radio Operator. Although he was attached to many squardrons over the years, his favorite was the VW4 Hurricane Hunters. After retiring from the military, Mr. Maddox owned and operated Gulf Coast Enterprises for 13 years. He was an avid Alabama fan.
He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving wife of 58 years, Teresa Lydon Maddox; sons, Donald P. Maddox, Jr. of Milton and Daniel P. (Laura) Maddox of Pace; daughters, Kathy (Greg) Jernigan and Sheila (Greg) Johnson, both of Milton; eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sister, Nadine Maddox Giddens; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The family gratefully acknowledges the recent care given by the staff of Sacred Heart Hospital. The family also thanks Drs. Wagner, Nashed, and Fleichauer for the outstanding care that he received the last several years.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation, 1015 E. Brainerd St., Pensacola, Florida 32503.
Funeral service will be 11:00 am Friday, July 2, 2010 at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton Chapel with Pastor Fred Rogers officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 am prior to the service on Friday.
Lewis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

David married Bonnie Pearl Plant circa 1912 in Alabama. (Bonnie Pearl Plant was born on 20 Jul 1893 in Alabama, died on 16 Jan 1981 in Andalusia, Covington Co., Alabama and was buried in Andalusia Memorial Cemetery, Andalusia, Covington Co., Alabama.)