Preston Maddox

Preston was a successful residential developer since the 1950’s. He was respected by contemporaries for his quiet leadership, unwavering standards and sharp wit. Preston was an avid golfer and longtime member of the Chattanooga Golf and Country Club where he shot his second hole in one at age 90. He also loved to travel, fish, spend time in Daytona Beach and cheer on the Big Orange. He loved his wife “the Doll” and his family.

He was preceded in death by his four sisters, Rosalie Spain, Jeanne Clark, Betty Craig, and Marie Layhew.

Preston is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jean Maddox; children, Shirley (Barry) Breedlove, Tony (Lea Ann) Williams and Kim (Dan) Pratt; six grandchildren, Julie (Dan) Feller, David (Casey) Breedlove, Megan Williams, Matthew (Sarah) Williams, Emma Rose and Cullen Pratt; six great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; special friend and caregiver, Ryan Gelineau.

The family will receive friends from 11 am to 1 pm on Saturday, September 2, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.

A private family celebration of Preston’s life will be held on Saturday at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Preston’s name to the Chambliss Center of Children, 315 Gillespie Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411 or www.chamblisscenter.org/donate or to St. Nichols School, 7525 Min Tom Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421 or www.stns.org

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.