Robert Wayne Maddox

Robert Maddox, age 79, of Walker, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2025, after a series of medical issues.

Bob proudly served his country in the United States Navy (1963-1967). In 2010, he retired from the American Seating Company after 40+ years. He loved to tinker and play Mr. Fix-it. During his life, he enjoyed hunting with his family, AKA: The Blade Brothers. Spending time in earlier life up north at Mom and Dad’s Property with family. In later years he enjoyed building birdhouses, patio furniture, and refinishing old furniture. He also enjoyed multi-state motorcycle trips with family and friends, fishing, and spending time at the Little Red Cabin in White Cloud.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lois and Harland Maddox; siblings, Douglas Maddox, Joanne Rittenhouse, Nancy Martz-Sorenson, James Maddox, Thomas Maddox, sister-in-law, Christine (Poel) Maddox; and brother-in-law, James Bayles.

Bob will be missed and forever loved by his children: Rick (Dee) Maddox, Anita Baker (Dave), Joe (Chrissy) Maddox and many grandchildren, siblings, Jeanne Bayles, Jerome (Marilyn) McGraw, Frederick (Cyndee) Maddox, Sue Owens, Phil (Beth) Maddox, Dede Briggs; siblings-in-law, Rob Rittenhouse, Christine Maddox, and many nieces and nephews, and many very special friends that were like family. He and his Suzy were together 30+ years.

Though we grieve, we also celebrate. We celebrate a life well-lived, a legacy of compassion, and the countless moments that remind us of how lucky we were to know him. Bob may be gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.

Celebration of Life will be held on October 10, 2025, at St. George, Peter and Paul Aid Society, 1513 Quarry NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504.

Celebration of Life Ceremony will start at 3:00 PM, followed by Military Honors and a luncheon.

In Lieu of Flowers - the family kindly requests that contributions be made to assist with final expenses. Your support during this time of loss is deeply appreciated and will help ease the burden as we honor Bob’s memory.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.