Clinton Edward Maddox

Clinton Edward Maddox, cherished husband, father and brother passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Clinton and Reva Sarah Maddox. Clint was born October 9, 1947 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin while his father played professional basketball in the NBA. Clint attended Paris High School and Paris Junior College. He joined the U.S Navy and served honorably from1968 to 1972. In 1974 Clint married the love of his life, Patricia Schaefer of Atlanta, Texas. He is survived by Pat and two wonderful sons, Steven and Jeff; his twin sister, Cassie Townsend, husband Tommy, nephews Justin Townsend, Trent Townsend and wife Ann, and niece, Sarah Blair Townsend; also nephew Chris and Samantha Barnes and family of Flower Mound, Texas. Other family members include Steve and Karen Harris and sister Lisa of Arlington, Texas, Jerry Grange and Joe Grange of White Deer, Texas, Margaret and Carl McAdams of Atoka, Oklahoma, Mack Grange of Atoka, Oklahoma, Linda and Travis Barber of Paris, Texas, Larry Maddox, Mrs. Cecile Grange of White Deer, Texas, Tom and Coleen Maddox of Blossom, Texas, Mrs. Mary Ann Harris of Tyler, Texas and Stan and Edna Maddox of Blossom, Texas. Clint loved hunting and outdoor activities and his earlier years in the ranching business in Paris, Texas. He enjoyed the Texas State Parks and spent many summers vacationing there with his family. He particularly enjoyed the Texas Longhorns and watching his son Steven play in the University of Texas Longhorn Band for the last three years. He retired in June, 2009 from the Texas Comptroller's Office after 27 years of service. He was an active member and elder in the Koenig Lane Christian Church. Clint was a man who inspired and touched those around him; possessing a love of life and genuine kindness for all. He leaves behind a circle of friends and adoring family who are devastated by his untimely passing, but feel fortunate and blessed to have had him in their lives. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11th at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2009 in the Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel. Interment will follow at Austin Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made "In Memory of Clint Maddox" to Koenig Lane Christian Church, 908 Old Koenig Lane, Austin, TX 78756 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 149100, Austin, TX 78714.