Judge Maddox, Jr. Obituary in Opelika at Harris Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Judge Maddox, Jr.

Funeral service for Judge Maddox, 96, of Opelika, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 23, 2026, at St. Mark A.M.E. Church, 4141 Lee Road 162, Opelika, AL, 36801 with interment in Evergreen Cemetery, 1409 Monroe Avenue, Opelika, AL, 36801, Reverend Jonathan Benton will officiate.

Mr. Maddox, who passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at his home in Opelika, Alabama, was born January 10, 1930, in Lee County, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Family will be present to receive visitors from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Mr. Maddox will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.

He leaves to cherish his memory: one daughter, Alma Maddox of Opelika, AL; one son, Carnell (Terrie) Maddox, Sr. of Opelika, AL; one step-son, Hugh Baker of College Park, GA; daughter-in-law, Dionette Baker of Queens, NY; fifteen grandchildren, Glenda Baker, Nancy Haynes, Randy Haynes, JaMarcus Phillips (adopted grandchild) all of Opelika, AL, Gregory Baker, Trevor Baker of Queens, NY, Latisha Baker of Wilmington, DE, Veronica (Ronald) Goodman of Akron, OH, Tina Brewer, Kennethia Whiting, Nathaniel Brewer, Jr. all of Hopkins, SC, Romarlo (Kimberely) Maddox of Notasulga, AL, Michael Brandon Maddox of Montgomery, AL, Carnell Maddox, Jr. and Kera Maddox both of Salem, AL; seventeen great-grandchildren; thirty-one great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Virginia Hegler of Atlanta, GA; one sister-in-law, Fannie Thomas of Salem, AL, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.

James and Mary Stinson

Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Mr. Judge. He was a very wise man who gave great advice for better health. He will be missed. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Gwendolyn Mitchell

Earth hath no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. My family expresses our condolences to the family. Mr. Judge was a great man and always helpful. He was one of Devin's adopted granddad's. May you always dwell on the precious memories.

Tawana Willis

sympathy and. prayers. to. the. Maddox family

williard

Condolences to the family of Mr. Judge.

Regina Ivey

My heartfelt condolences to the family. Prayers for peace, strength and comfort. Blessings

Karen L Williams

Condolences to the Maddox Family.

Dorothy Hughley

REST ON PIONEER {JETER ST} REST ON UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN YOU WILL BE MISS DEARLY

GANG$TA WAYNE

Our Deepest Condolences to the Maddox Family. Reggie and Priscilla Strickland

Reggie Strickland

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