1941-2018
Royce Larry Maddox of Sacramento, California passed away on September 16, 2018, at the young age of 77. Royce was born on April 4, 1941 to the late Jack and Lena (Giddens) Maddox at the home of his mother, Lena’s, parents in Eastman, Georgia.
Royce was known to his family and friends as “Bubba” and to many as “Larry” in Warner Robins, Georgia where he was raised and graduated from Warner Robins Senior High School.
He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in the Vietnam War and at the end of his service in 1970 was awarded his 2nd Good Conduct Award, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea) and Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon.
Following his time in the service Royce moved to Tulare, California where he spent the majority of his adult life. Royce later in his years of life continued his love of education and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Fresno State University, Fresno, California and taught in the Tulare County School district for many years. He was involved with the Masons of California in the Olive Branch Lodge No. 269 in Tulare, California since 1997, he served the Lodge as Jr. Steward and had been a Master Mason for 21 years at the time of his passing.
He was an avid photographer, he also enjoyed roller skating, fishing, hiking, camping and more than anything found comfort and joy in spending time with his family and friends who were all special to him.
He is survived in life by his daughters Dana Gaspar (Don) of Idaho, and Shaylene Bustos (Marko) of California, grandchildren Kayla West (Kevin), Shelby Andrews (Edward) , Donald Gaspar, Danielle Gaspar, Daniel Gaspar and Dominique Gaspar, great grandson Christopher Royce Maddox, siblings Linda Poole (Robert), John Maddox (Marcia) and Jackie Davis (Don) all of Georgia, nephews Jake Maddox (Tina), Chad Maddox (Amy), Ryan Maddox (Nikki), and Luke Davis, niece Casey Davis, 14 great nieces and nephews, and numerous other extended family.
Royce was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Lena (Giddens) Maddox, his brother Marsden Jackson Maddox, brother in law, Robert Poole, nephew Carl Wells, grandparents, many aunts, uncles and cousins who he will be reunited with all in God’s presence.
His life was a blessing, his memory a treasure, he is loved beyond words, and missed beyond measure
Military and Memorial Service will be held on November 10, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Harry A. Nauman & Son Funeral Home in Sacramento, California. Bro Darren Marin of the Natoma Lodge No. 64 will serve as funeral Master for the Masonic Service. Memorial donations can be made to the Heart Association, VA or to the charity of donor’s choice.
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