Robert Grant Maddox, founder of Maddox Garden Center and Landscaping, in Florence, Kentucky, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Saint Elizabeth Hospital, in Edgewood, Kentucky, at the age of 82. He was born on his family farm, where Maddox Garden Center and Landscaping currently operates, on December 11, 1937, a son of the late Frank Grant and Archmarie Lucas Maddox. Robert graduated from Boone County High School in 1955 and has served on the Alumni Association for many years. Following graduation, he attended the University of Kentucky, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture. He lived his life by his service and his faith. He was a lifetime member, from the moment he was born until his recent passing, of Erlanger Baptist Church, where he had previously served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher.
Robert had also been a part of organizations such as the local Kiwanis Club and Jaycees, as well as serving on the Board of Directors for the former Boone State Bank. He was extremely involved and passionate about the Kenton County Fair, having been a founding member and serving as treasurer since its inception. In his down time, Robert enjoyed spending winters in Astatula, Florida, where he enjoyed fishing and playing cards with his friends. He also enjoyed cooking chicken at the Boone County Fair, watching sports and cheering on the University of Kentucky basketball team. His greatest joy, however, was spending time with his beloved family, who he cherished dearly.
Robert was preceded in death by: his caring parents; and a brother, William Lucas "Bill" Maddox. He is survived by: the love of his life, who he met in fifth grade and he was married to for 63 plus years, Bonita Brown Maddox; three caring children, Michelle (Raymond) Maddox McGrath, Kimberly Maddox Delaney and Scott Robert (Elizabeth) Maddox; brother, Donald Lee "Don" Maddox; six grandchildren, Jordan Robert (Beth) Delaney, Logan William (Bethany) Delaney, Sydney Katherine Delaney, Taylor McKenzie Maddox, Reagan Matthew Maddox and Rachel Caroline Maddox McGrath; a great-granddaughter, Abigail Maddox Delaney; and many other close relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 6, at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, 11382 Madison Pike, Independence, Kentucky. The funeral service will take place the following day, Tuesday, July 7, at 11:00 a.m. at Erlanger Baptist Church, 116 Commonwealth Avenue, Erlanger, Kentucky 41018. Robert will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, in Erlanger. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that expressions of sympathy be directed to any of the following places: Erlanger Baptist Church (see address above); Kenton County Fair Association, P.O. Box 101, Independence, Kentucky 41051; or Sarcoma Foundation of America, P.O. Box 98160, Washington, D.C. 20090.
Source: Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Homes website at chambersandgrubbs.com
Robert had also been a part of organizations such as the local Kiwanis Club and Jaycees, as well as serving on the Board of Directors for the former Boone State Bank. He was extremely involved and passionate about the Kenton County Fair, having been a founding member and serving as treasurer since its inception. In his down time, Robert enjoyed spending winters in Astatula, Florida, where he enjoyed fishing and playing cards with his friends. He also enjoyed cooking chicken at the Boone County Fair, watching sports and cheering on the University of Kentucky basketball team. His greatest joy, however, was spending time with his beloved family, who he cherished dearly.
Robert was preceded in death by: his caring parents; and a brother, William Lucas "Bill" Maddox. He is survived by: the love of his life, who he met in fifth grade and he was married to for 63 plus years, Bonita Brown Maddox; three caring children, Michelle (Raymond) Maddox McGrath, Kimberly Maddox Delaney and Scott Robert (Elizabeth) Maddox; brother, Donald Lee "Don" Maddox; six grandchildren, Jordan Robert (Beth) Delaney, Logan William (Bethany) Delaney, Sydney Katherine Delaney, Taylor McKenzie Maddox, Reagan Matthew Maddox and Rachel Caroline Maddox McGrath; a great-granddaughter, Abigail Maddox Delaney; and many other close relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 6, at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, 11382 Madison Pike, Independence, Kentucky. The funeral service will take place the following day, Tuesday, July 7, at 11:00 a.m. at Erlanger Baptist Church, 116 Commonwealth Avenue, Erlanger, Kentucky 41018. Robert will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, in Erlanger. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that expressions of sympathy be directed to any of the following places: Erlanger Baptist Church (see address above); Kenton County Fair Association, P.O. Box 101, Independence, Kentucky 41051; or Sarcoma Foundation of America, P.O. Box 98160, Washington, D.C. 20090.
Source: Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Homes website at chambersandgrubbs.com
Robert Grant Maddox, founder of Maddox Garden Center and Landscaping, in Florence, Kentucky, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Saint Elizabeth Hospital, in Edgewood, Kentucky, at the age of 82. He was born on his family farm, where Maddox Garden Center and Landscaping currently operates, on December 11, 1937, a son of the late Frank Grant and Archmarie Lucas Maddox. Robert graduated from Boone County High School in 1955 and has served on the Alumni Association for many years. Following graduation, he attended the University of Kentucky, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture. He lived his life by his service and his faith. He was a lifetime member, from the moment he was born until his recent passing, of Erlanger Baptist Church, where he had previously served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher.
Robert had also been a part of organizations such as the local Kiwanis Club and Jaycees, as well as serving on the Board of Directors for the former Boone State Bank. He was extremely involved and passionate about the Kenton County Fair, having been a founding member and serving as treasurer since its inception. In his down time, Robert enjoyed spending winters in Astatula, Florida, where he enjoyed fishing and playing cards with his friends. He also enjoyed cooking chicken at the Boone County Fair, watching sports and cheering on the University of Kentucky basketball team. His greatest joy, however, was spending time with his beloved family, who he cherished dearly.
Robert was preceded in death by: his caring parents; and a brother, William Lucas "Bill" Maddox. He is survived by: the love of his life, who he met in fifth grade and he was married to for 63 plus years, Bonita Brown Maddox; three caring children, Michelle (Raymond) Maddox McGrath, Kimberly Maddox Delaney and Scott Robert (Elizabeth) Maddox; brother, Donald Lee "Don" Maddox; six grandchildren, Jordan Robert (Beth) Delaney, Logan William (Bethany) Delaney, Sydney Katherine Delaney, Taylor McKenzie Maddox, Reagan Matthew Maddox and Rachel Caroline Maddox McGrath; a great-granddaughter, Abigail Maddox Delaney; and many other close relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 6, at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, 11382 Madison Pike, Independence, Kentucky. The funeral service will take place the following day, Tuesday, July 7, at 11:00 a.m. at Erlanger Baptist Church, 116 Commonwealth Avenue, Erlanger, Kentucky 41018. Robert will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, in Erlanger. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that expressions of sympathy be directed to any of the following places: Erlanger Baptist Church (see address above); Kenton County Fair Association, P.O. Box 101, Independence, Kentucky 41051; or Sarcoma Foundation of America, P.O. Box 98160, Washington, D.C. 20090.
Source: Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Homes website at chambersandgrubbs.com
Robert had also been a part of organizations such as the local Kiwanis Club and Jaycees, as well as serving on the Board of Directors for the former Boone State Bank. He was extremely involved and passionate about the Kenton County Fair, having been a founding member and serving as treasurer since its inception. In his down time, Robert enjoyed spending winters in Astatula, Florida, where he enjoyed fishing and playing cards with his friends. He also enjoyed cooking chicken at the Boone County Fair, watching sports and cheering on the University of Kentucky basketball team. His greatest joy, however, was spending time with his beloved family, who he cherished dearly.
Robert was preceded in death by: his caring parents; and a brother, William Lucas "Bill" Maddox. He is survived by: the love of his life, who he met in fifth grade and he was married to for 63 plus years, Bonita Brown Maddox; three caring children, Michelle (Raymond) Maddox McGrath, Kimberly Maddox Delaney and Scott Robert (Elizabeth) Maddox; brother, Donald Lee "Don" Maddox; six grandchildren, Jordan Robert (Beth) Delaney, Logan William (Bethany) Delaney, Sydney Katherine Delaney, Taylor McKenzie Maddox, Reagan Matthew Maddox and Rachel Caroline Maddox McGrath; a great-granddaughter, Abigail Maddox Delaney; and many other close relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 6, at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, 11382 Madison Pike, Independence, Kentucky. The funeral service will take place the following day, Tuesday, July 7, at 11:00 a.m. at Erlanger Baptist Church, 116 Commonwealth Avenue, Erlanger, Kentucky 41018. Robert will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, in Erlanger. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that expressions of sympathy be directed to any of the following places: Erlanger Baptist Church (see address above); Kenton County Fair Association, P.O. Box 101, Independence, Kentucky 41051; or Sarcoma Foundation of America, P.O. Box 98160, Washington, D.C. 20090.
Source: Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Homes website at chambersandgrubbs.com
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