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Obituary For Melvin Maddox

Graveside service for Melvin Maddox, 52, of Lafayette, AL, will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Essie J. Handy Memorial Cemetery, 402 B Street, Lafayette, AL 36862, Apostle Bruce Gunn will officiate.

Mr. Maddox, who passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at his home in Opelika, AL, was born November 28, 1968, in Long Island, New York.

Public viewing will be Saturday, October 9, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Facial covering is required)

He leaves to cherish his memory: mother, Bessie Ingram; father, Wesley James; ten children, Jamesha (Keion) Glaze, Matthew Ponds, Christine Ponds, MaKima Maddox, Melvin Maddox, Jr., Nicholas Martin, D’Eric Martin, Keaury Maddox, McKenzie Maddox and Tijah Presley; three sisters, Linda (Vern) Smith, Quadedra (Carlos) Davis and Loriann Kettle; five brothers, John (Francine) Townsend, John Keith Maddox, Ronald Maddox, Phillip (Nikesha) Maddox and Charles (Asia) Morris; eleven grandchildren; four aunts, Hattie Mae Graham, Rosetta (John) Williams, Emma Williams and Catherine Pearson; two uncles, Jimmy (Caroline) Maddox and Marvin (Yolanda) Toney; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Harris Funeral Home is directing www.harrisfuneralhomeinc.com to view and sign registry.

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Melvin was one of the sweetest and nicest men I know. He was such a hard worker and took such pride in his work. I don't guess I'll ever look at my yard or car without thinking of him. I'm sorry I missed the family at the funeral home. I got there at 4:00 and they said viewing was from 2 to 4. They did let me in to say goodbye. I'll miss him as I know you will. I'm so sorry for your lose. Joy

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