Obit for John Vernon Maddox, Sr.

John Vernon Maddox, Sr., age 71 of Livingston, Texas, was born on January 4, 1941, in Beaumont, Texas, to parents, Jessie Clarence Maddox and Florene Estelle Courts Maddox. He passed away on June 7, 2012, in Livingston. He married Bonnie Gullett and they had two sons. John served in the U.S. Army from 1961 until 1967. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Livingston; a member of the American Legion #312; lifetime member of the VFW Post #8568 and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Sugarland, Texas.

John is preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Florene Maddox; sister, Johnnie Lee Maddox; and great grandson, Joseph Nathaniel Maddox, Jr. He is survived by his beloved wife, Bonnie Maddox of Livingston; one son and daughter-in-law, John, Jr. and Donna Maddox of Livingston; one daughter and son-in-law, Debbie & Michael Benavidez of Hutto, Texas; grandchildren: Michael Maddox and wife, Natasha; Brooke Turk and husband Ben; Amanda Maddox Smith and husband, David; Nathan Maddox and wife, Melissa; Andy Hoxworth; Jason Maddox; Haley Negron; Sarah Benavidez; and Martin Benavidez; and twelve great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. Bro. Randall Whitt will conduct the services. Military Honors will be provided by Honor Guard from VFW Post #8568. Pallbearers are Michael Maddox, Nathan Maddox, Jason Maddox and David Smith. Interment will be held at Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas, at 2:30 PM Tuesday afternoon.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online register at www.cochranfh.com