Randolph "Randy" Arlington Maddox, Sr.

Randolph “Randy” Arlington Maddox, Sr. 84, of Evington passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of 60 years to Ruby Joyce Deaton Maddox. Born July 2, 1932, in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late James Emmett Maddox and the late Janie Maddox Maddox.

Randy was a retired founder and mechanic for Maddox and Sons Auto Service (since 1969), and was a member of Timberlake Christian Church. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy on the USS Roanoke CL-145 during the Korean War. Randy was a lifetime charter member of the Brookville-Timberlake Fire Department. He worked with the Timberlake and Campbell County Rescue Squad, and was a member of the American Legion Post 16 as well as the American Legion Riders.

In addition to his parents, Randy was preceded in death by two brothers, James Emmett Maddox, Jr. and H. Wilson Maddox; and two sisters, Birdie M. Meeks and Elsie M. Wood.

In addition to his wife, Randy is survived by five children, Randy A. Maddox, Jr. and his wife Cathy of Evington, Randall “Dale” Maddox and his wife Lynn of Lynchburg, Annette M. Dalton and her husband Keith of Lynchburg, R. Alan Maddox and his wife Crystal of Evington and R. Alfred Maddox of Evington; thirteen grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at Timberlake Christian Church with the Rev. Dr. Robert Moody officiating. Interment will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery, where military honors will be presented by the American Legion Post 16.

The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Monday, May 29, 2017, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel and at other times at the residence.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Virginia, 3512 Brambleton Ave., Suite 3, Roanoke, VA 24018 or a charity of one’s choice.

To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.whittentimberlake.com.

Whitten Timberlake Chapel is serving the family, (434) 239-0331.