Alton Jerome Maddox, age 88, of Winder, passed away Monday, June 9, 2014. He was a member of the Winder Masonic Lodge 333 for over 65 years; a member of the Winder First Baptist Church; and retired from Carwood Manufacturing as a mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerome Jackson and Beulah Oaks Maddox; brother, Julian Ray Maddox; sisters, Ruth M. Cheek and Runette M. Bradley. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruth Morris Maddox; sons, Al and Melanie Maddox; Grady & Melynda Maddox, both of Winder; five grandchildren, Hunter, Savannah, Jacob and Dalton Maddox; and Jessica (Randy) Mackey; and one great-grandchild, Ryder Mackey. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 11, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 12, 2014, in the Smith Memorial Chapel with Revs. Leon Pass and Ronnie Healan officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of Smith Memory Chapel, Winder, GA.