Mr. Thomas Maddux

Thomas Malone Maddux, age 49 of Milton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Suzanne Parker Maddux, and his beloved children Mackenzie Taylor (age 17), Parker James (age 15), and Spencer Bryant “Tripp” (age 11). Thomas was born on October 1, 1968, in Albertville, AL, to parents James Howard “Tommy” Maddux, Jr., and Iva Jo Hornbuckle Maddux. Thomas was preceded in death by his brother James Howard “Tripp” Maddux, III. Thomas graduated from Albertville High School in 1987 where he excelled in the classroom, on the basketball court and especially on the golf course. Thomas attended Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN, on a golf scholarship prior to transferring to the University of Alabama, where he graduated in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and minors in Spanish and Psychology. While at the University of Alabama, Thomas was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Upon graduation from the University of Alabama, Thomas pursued his passion for golf by serving as an assistant golf professional at Woodfield Golf Club in Boca Raton, FL. Thomas then followed in his father’s footsteps in the poultry industry, joining Gold Kist Farms in Chapel Hill, NC. Thomas continued to work in the poultry field for his entire career, becoming a nationally renowned leader in the industry with Pilgrims, Inc. Thomas was active in his community where he coached numerous sports, and he continued his passion for golf, family, and friends. Other survivors include sister, Susan Maddux Goodwin, (Eddie Goodwin) of Albertville, AL.; Kelly Towers Russell (Glover Alcorn Russell III and Piper Elizabeth Russell) of Jackson, MS.; Rebekah Susan Towers of Atlanta, GA.; James David Towers of Albertville, AL.; Emma Kathleen Towers of Birmingham, AL., In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society www.lls.org/donate. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 3:00pm at Memory Hill Cemetery in Albertville, AL. The Maddux family will receive friends on Sunday from 1:00pm until 2:30pm at Adams Brown Service Funeral Home.

Mr. Thomas Maddux

October 1, 1968 - March 21, 2018