Obituaries: Joseph Schuessler Maddox, 1964, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: February 20, 1964 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American

Husband Of The Former Brazzie Machen Succumbs

Funeral services for Joseph Schuessler Maddox, 64, former resident of
Winnfield and Shreveport, who resided in Valdosta, Ga., and died there
February 9, after a long illness, were held in Shreveport February 12.  He was
the husband of the former Miss Brazzie Machen of Winnfield.

Dr. J. Frank Alexander, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Shreveport,
officiated at the services and burial was in Forest Park Cemetery with
military rites.

Mr. Maddox, who moved to Valdosta from Shreveport 20 years ago, was president
of Tri-State Motors while a resident of Shreveport.  He was a veteran of World
War II, serving in the South Pacific where he attained the rank of major.

Besides his widow, he leaves one daughter, one sister, and one grandson.

Attending the funeral from Winnfield were Mr. and Mrs. Otis Machen and Mrs.
Zelma Kiely.