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Obituary For Dea. Willie J. Madden
Dea. Willie J. Madden, 89, passed Friday, April 26, 2024 in Salem, AL.
Funeral service to be held Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 12:00 p.m. EST at Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church in Salem, AL with Rev. Adrian Frazier, pastor, officiating and Rev. Dewayne Drakeford, eulogist. Public viewing Monday, April 29, 2024 from 1 - 5 p.m. EST. Burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Dea. Willie J. "Mr. Patches" Madden, the only child to the late Ulysses and Mable Madden was born November 29, 1934, in Salem, AL. He was educated in the Lee County school system. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church, where he served faithfully as a Deacon; Chairman of Deacons, Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Superintendent and Vacation Bible School Teacher until his health failed.
Willie loved people and never met a stranger.
Willie was proceeded in death by his wife of 58 years, Myrtis L. Madden and son, Dwight James Madden.
Those left to cherish his memory are four daughters; Linda (David) Hardge of Smiths Station, AL, Nettie (Roy) Chambers of Valley, AL, Sarah (Eddie) Jews and Barbara Carter of Salem, AL; one son, Willie Samuel Madden of Valley, AL; nine grandchildren, Duwanda Nelson (Artis), David (Brandy) Hardge, Antonio (Gina) Hardge, Toriano (LeKisha) Madden, Andre (Angelica) Chambers, Dorion (Stacey) Ryans, Samorica (Justice) Branyan, Portia Chambers, Mariah (Robert) Carter,k; 14 great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren; a host of cousins, family, and friends.
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GEMBC sent Exquisite Tribute Standing Spray for Dea. Willie J. Madden - April 29, 2024
The GEMBC Family wishes to extend our sincerest, deepest condolences to the family. Deacon Madden was loved and will be forever missed. Sincerely, The GEMBC Family
With deepest sympathy,may God give each of you peace, comfort and strength during this most difficult time. Sending many prayers, much love. β€β€ππΏππΏ Faye Vaughn-Ingram & family
With deepest sympathy to the Madden family. Janet Jones-Bandy & Family
TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY AND PRESENT WITH THE LORD OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYS ARE WITH THE FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SORROW........THE HEARD AND GRAHAM FAMILY
My deepest sympathy goes out to the "Madden" family at this difficult time. May God strengthen and Comfort you all in many ways. ...BCoats, Opelika, AL
No words can express how sorry I am for your loss. May the love of God provide hope and comfort in your hour of need. As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry, knowing that each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens.
- Rev. Anthony Cook, Chaplain | Gentiva Hospice
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