John C. Maddox, age 79, died on Saturday, May 14, 2011 in Waco, Texas. Gravesideservice will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Rosemound Cemetery in Waco. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 17, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. at Connally/ Compton Funeral Directors. John was born on August 19, 1931 to John and Ollie Crocker Maddox in North Zulch, Texas. He was a longtime resident of Waco. He married Helen Mae Flowers on Feb. 12, 1966. She preceded him in death on Jan. 26, 2007. John worked for 20 years for the 7-Up Bottling Company where he was a warehouse manager. Left behind to cherish his memory is son, Johnny Maddox of Waco; daughters,Alfa Breedlove and husband, Melvin of Waco; Adelene Ceschin and husband, Andre of Austin, Violet Pledger of Waco and Kathy Maxey and husband, John of Waco; 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren; brothers, W.O. Maddox of Bryan and Morris Maddox of Bryan; sister, Bonnie Berry of Victoria; numerous nieces and nephews. Condolences may be offered at Connally-Compton.com.