Ronald Ralph Maddox

Ronald Ralph Maddox, 86, of Macon, Georgia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at FairHaven Funeral Home. Pastor Rodney Queen will be officiating all services. The family invites friends to join them one hour prior to the service for a time of visitation and fellowship. Immediately following the service, Mr. Maddox will be laid to rest with his beloved wife at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Mr. Maddox was born on July 11, 1940, in Sylacauga, Alabama, to the late Mr. Doyle William Maddox and Mrs. Claudia Avant Maddox. A man whose life was deeply rooted in his faith, Ronald loved his Lord and dedicated many years to serving Him and sharing His Word with others. He faithfully served in a bus ministry for a number of years and was an active member of the Bible Memory Association. His knowledge of Scripture was so remarkable that those who knew him often described him as a "walking Bible." He also had a heart for missions and generously supported missionaries and their work around the world.

Ronald enjoyed staying active and could often be found running or walking for miles. Those who knew him knew that he might disappear for hours at a time, enjoying the outdoors and the exercise he loved so much. He also enjoyed playing golf and was a devoted Alabama football fan. In his later years, he became a familiar face among the fellows of the "Old Man's McDonald's Club," where he enjoyed good conversation and fellowship. Above all, Ronald was known for his generous spirit, gentle kindness, and unwavering love for his family. He was a man who lived his faith, gave freely of himself, and touched countless lives through his kindness and example.

In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Melva Maddox, with whom he will now be reunited.

Left to cherish his memory are his four sons, Mark (Lois) Maddox, David (Caroline) Maddox, Joe (Dayna) Maddox, and Daniel (Deanna) Maddox; his brother, Gary (Betsy) Maddox; his grandchildren, Thomas (Lauren) Maddox, Andrew (Lissy) Maddox, Rachel (Greg) Cole, Walker Maddox, Savannah Maddox, and Hannah Maddox; his great-grandson, Baron Cole; along with a host of extended family members and dear friends.

Though his family and friends will deeply miss his presence, they find comfort in knowing that his faith is now sight and that he has been reunited with the love of his life. Ronald leaves behind a legacy of faith, generosity, kindness, and devotion that will continue to live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know him.

Friends may sign the online registry at www.fairhavenmacon.com.

FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services has the honor of being entrusted with arrangements.