John Marion Maddox Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John Marion Maddox, of Marietta passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2021, and is now in the arms of his Heavenly Father. John was born on December 31, 1941 to Lou Ella and Morris Maddox. He was a graduate of Marietta High School and Georgia State University. He retired from Lockheed in 2002 after 36 years. He loved volunteering at Kennestone Hospital Cancer Center, sharing a smile and kind words of encouragement, eventually being president and on the board during some of his time. He was a dedicated, long-time member at Marietta First Baptist Church, raising his family and serving there. John loved his family and entertaining grandchildren who always gave him joy! He was a loving husband, dad, grandfather and friend. He enjoyed WWII history and was an amazing photographer, with a plethora of cameras. John is survived by his wife Janie S. Maddox of 47 years, and 3 children, Shelly Gauger and her husband Greg; Carolyn Cadiou and her husband Christophe; and Matt Maddox and his wife Brittany. John was blessed with 8 grandchildren; Jay, John, and Ryan Gauger, Ian and Sophie Cadiou, Woods, Matilda and Paxton Maddox. John is also survived by a niece and nephews. Please join the family for visitation on Sunday February 7, 2021 2:00-4:00 at Mayes Ward Funeral Home, 100 Church St., Marietta and the service is at Marietta First Baptist Church Monday, February 8, 2021 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Alzheimer’s Association to help fight dementia (alz.org), WellStar Community Hospice (wellstar.org/givetohospice), or to Marietta First Baptist Church.

John Marion Maddox

December 31, 1941 - February 5, 2021