Richard Allen "Peewee" Madison

Richard Allen Madison known as Pee Wee was born Oct. 27, 1947 in Marlinton, WV. He gave up his Spirit and moved to his home in Heaven, June 10, 2014 at 7:59 pm. Richard enlisted in the Marine Corps in December 1965 and was honorably discharged in 1969. Proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War, he was the recipient of 3 Purple Hearts. Later in life he enjoyed his new nickname of PaPa. He enjoyed his grandchildren, fishing, and playing pool. He spent time in his shop (ManCave) with family and friends. Richard was a commercial painter by trade and was a union rep. He attended New Hope Cowboy Church in McLoud, OK. He and his wife of 47 years, Kathryn made their home in Newalla, OK. Richard is preparing a reunion for his wife Kathryn; 2 sons, Gary and his wife Charity Madison of Sparks, OK: Joey and his wife Trish Madison of Newalla, OK; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 8 siblings, Sharon Friend; Sherrie Acres; Tommy Madison, all 3 of WV; Roger Madison of VA; Johnnie Madison of Baltimore, MD; Frank Madison of TN; Dough VanReenan of Clinton, MO; and Shelby Madison of McLoud, OK. Richard was one of 10 Boys and 3 Girls born to Dick and Virginia Madison in West Virginia. Celebration of Life services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2014 at Bill Eisenhour Northeast Chapel, 8805 NE 23rd St., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.