Delbert Gene Maddox, son of the late Olen Maddox and Marlou Stockton Maddox, was born on November 17, 1940, in Parma, Missouri, and departed this life on January 17, 2024, at his residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 83 years.

Mr. Maddox worked for Pepsi Cola Bottling Company in Malden, Missouri for 23 years, he then worked for Plastene Supply in Portageville, Missouri for 17 years. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Bernie, Missouri.

On December 23, 1961, in Bernie, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Cook. Mrs. Maddox survives of their home in Dexter.

Along with his wife, he is survived by his son, Stephen Maddox (Betty Hollis) of Malden, Missouri; by his daughter, Kami Manuel (Larry) of Dexter, Missouri; and by his granddaughter, Ashley Manuel.

Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Thelbert “Buddy” Maddox and Larry Maddox.

No services are planned.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisted with arrangements.