Eugene Henry Maddox Sr.

Eugene’ s Journey Eugene Henry Maddox Sr., at the age of sixty-five (65), departed this life on Friday, December 26, 2025 at Duke Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. He was born to Mary Rosalee Hull Maddox and the late Robert Henry Maddox, Jr. on November 2,1960 in Salisbury, Maryland. Eugene received his education at Westside Elementary and Intermediate School in Quantico, MD. He graduated from James M Bennett High School in Salisbury, MD in 1978. When Eugene was a youth, he attended Friendship United Methodist Church. During his high school years, Eugene started working his first job at Greenhill Yacht and Country Club in Quantico, MD. He was a young go getter, as he worked many hours between getting his education and saving up to buy his first car, a Chrysler Plymouth. In 1979, Eugene decided he was ready to serve his country and enlisted in the United States Army. While stationed in Fort Bragg, NC, he received an abundance of education including earning a CDL license (1980), Automotive Mechanics completion (1981), Primary Leadership Training (1982) and Construction and Engineer Training (1983). Additionally, he completed Brick and Masonry training and many more extensive trainings and certifications. Eugene received many medals while serving his country including Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Third Award/Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Fifth Award/National Defense Service Medal, Southeast Asia Service Medal with three bronze service stars, Humanitarian Service Medal, Noncommission of Officer's Professional Development Ribbon with numerous other Army service ribbons. Eugene was one strong, courageous determined man. He fought in Desert Storm twice and he was also a paratrooper while he was serving in the Army. He retired from the United States Army with many honors and acquired skills and trainings. Serving his full term, Eugene received an honorable discharge. After Eugene's retirement from the United States Army, he went to work as a Corrections Officer at Lumberton Correctional Center in Lumberton, NC, from where he retired after ten years. Eugene was a member of several clubs and organizations including the VFW and Masonic Lodge. He also enjoyed spending time with his best Lodge buddy Smitty (Enoch Smith), and other lodge members. Eugene had many hobbies that he enjoyed but one of his favorites was watching football. His two favorite teams were the Denver Broncos and the Baltimore Ravens. Eugene also loved taking drives in his classic Mustang, listening to oldies, but goodies music from the ‘70’s, and just hanging out with his friends shooting the breeze. Whenever he came home to Quantico, Eugene enjoyed visiting friends and family. He also enjoyed hanging out with his best friend Harold Robinson. He was a devoted son, brother, and father who had unconditional love for his family. To sum it up, over the years Eugene built a life marked by resilience and presence, leaving an impression on all of those who knew him. He will truly be missed, but his memory will live in our hearts forever. He leaves to cherish precious memories: his mother, Mary Rosalee Maddox of Quantico, MD; brother, Dwayne Maddox and his wife Annette Maddox of Quantico, MD; son Eugene Maddox, Jr. of Wetipquin MD and wife Orielle Maddox of St. Louis, MO; daughter Eugena Maddox of Fayetteville NC; granddaughters, Jaeda Maddox of Princess Anne, MD and Kimora Maddox of Midlothian, VA; great granddaughter, Laila Goins of Princess Anne, MD; five aunts; two Best Friends, Enoch (Smitty) Smith of Fayetteville NC and Harold Robinson of Salisbury, MD and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Henry Maddox, Jr. and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roger and Pauline Hull and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maddox, Sr. Lovingly Submitted ~ The Family

Eugene Henry Maddox Sr.

November 2, 1960 - December 26, 2025