Brian Patrick Madden

Brian Patrick Madden of Georgetown, formerly of Delba Texas went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 22, 2009. Brian was born on March 4, 1958 in Ladd AFB outside of Fairbanks in the territory of Alaska. Brian was the 4th child of eight children by Thomas M. Madden and Janet L. Madden. Brian is survived by his two children, daughter Jessica Cromwell and his two grandsons Justin Levi and Hayden, as well as his son Phillip Cromwell and his grandchildren Destany and “Little” Phil. He was preceded in death by his father Thomas Madden. He is also survived by his mother Janet Madden of Georgetown, brother Shawn Madden and wife Cathy of Wake Forest, North Carolina, brother Kevin Madden and wife Mamie of Wylie, Texas, brother Tom Madden and wife Sherri of Georgetown, Texas, sister Mary Ann Greene and husband Mike of Alvin, Texas, sister Barbara Shaver and husband Ernie of Smyrna, South Carolina, sister Sheila Lehmann and husband David of Bartlett, Texas and brother Tim Madden and wife Judy of Allen, Texas. Brian is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, Aunts and Uncles whose lives were deeply touched by his life here on earth. Brian was a “Food and Beverage” man, owning and operating the “Boot and Saddle” tavern in Nevada, Texas as well as partnering with “The Buzzard Tree Bar B Q” with his brother Tim in and around north Texas as well as the “Buzzard Tree” restaurant with his sister Sheila out of the Possum Creek Inn in Theon, Texas. Brian was also an avid poet and song writer spending many hours playing with his friends Greg Oden , Mike Trammell, Rusty Coarson, Mike and Terri Cheakas, Keith and too many too mention in and around Fannin County. Suffering from kidney disease since the age of 6, Brian received one of the first kidney transplants in Texas donated by his father on September 19, 1973. After 23 years of the gift of life a second gift of love was given by his sister Sheila on March 6, 1996. Through out Brian’s life the hard work, dedication, knowledge and compassion of the health care industry from Dallas to Georgetown enabled Brian to show any one who met him that “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven”. Brian found his church family in FUMC of Blue Ridge in Blue Ridge Texas under the Good Shepherd Reverend John A. Johnson. After being diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer Brian moved to Georgetown in March of 2009 where he carried his Christian faith to FUMC Georgetown. After Brian’s decision to forgo dialysis, all of his family in blood and marriage, his daughter Jessica and his friends from all over rallied to his side to profess their love for their brother, father, cousin, uncle, and friend. Time spent in Georgetown by his siblings and their spouses was a special blessing to Mom and Brian. Every one gave many days and hours of loving care to comfort and console him on his journey home. “Momma Kitty” wants to thank Sheila for her new home. A special thank you for the dedication and love bestowed on our brother by Vista Care Hospice angels Belinda, Darla, and Fran. Memorial to be held on Sunday, June 28th, 2 PM at the Gabriels Funeral Chapel in Georgetown.