Obituary for Robert Barton Maddox
Robert Barton (Pete) Maddox, born on 9/3/1931 and departed this world on 12/8/2022 - loving life and people. Pete was active in the O.H.V.F.D. in MD since the age of 13. Served in various positions and that of Chief. Admitted to the P.G.C.V.F.D. Hall of Fame in 2002. Served as Governor in Moose Lodge #2333 in Montross, VA. Served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954 aboard the U.S. Corry DD817. Retired in 1982 as the Chief of St. Elizabeth Hospital Fire Department in Washington, DC.
He could recall witnessing the introduction of the “Spruce Goose” by Howard Hughes on 11/2/1947 in Long Beach Harbor, CA at age 16. His Great Maternal Grandfather, James A. Adams, was Sheriff of Port Tobacco, MD and his Grand Father Edward (Ned) Adams was the deputy in 1891. In 1941, at age 10, sitting on the wall of the old O.H.V.F.D. a limo appeared asking directions to Oxon Hill Manor, where Secretary of State, Sumner Wells resided. A voice in the back said, “Put the lads in the car and they can show us.” Upon return the chauffeur asked, “Do you know who was in the back”? They said, “no” and he responded – “that was the President of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt”!
Pete is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Sheila Farrell Maddox; daughters Sheila Mary Robertson and Tina Ann Maddox (Susan Green); Grandchildren Stephanie Lyford (Christopher) and Timothy Robertson (Diana); Great Grandchildren Ella Sage Lyford and Avery Victoria Robertson; sisters Margaret Oliver and Peggy Trollinger and many nieces and nephews. He is preceeded in death by his parents John Albert Maddox and Mary Louise Maddox; five brothers and four sisters.
Services will be at the Welch Funeral Home in Montross, VA from 5-7 pm on Wed 12/21/22. A second service at the Brinsfield Funeral Home in Charlotte Hall, MD will be on Wed 12/28/22 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm with a fire department service at 5:30 pm. Interment will be at the Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD, date to be announced.
He could recall witnessing the introduction of the “Spruce Goose” by Howard Hughes on 11/2/1947 in Long Beach Harbor, CA at age 16. His Great Maternal Grandfather, James A. Adams, was Sheriff of Port Tobacco, MD and his Grand Father Edward (Ned) Adams was the deputy in 1891. In 1941, at age 10, sitting on the wall of the old O.H.V.F.D. a limo appeared asking directions to Oxon Hill Manor, where Secretary of State, Sumner Wells resided. A voice in the back said, “Put the lads in the car and they can show us.” Upon return the chauffeur asked, “Do you know who was in the back”? They said, “no” and he responded – “that was the President of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt”!
Pete is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Sheila Farrell Maddox; daughters Sheila Mary Robertson and Tina Ann Maddox (Susan Green); Grandchildren Stephanie Lyford (Christopher) and Timothy Robertson (Diana); Great Grandchildren Ella Sage Lyford and Avery Victoria Robertson; sisters Margaret Oliver and Peggy Trollinger and many nieces and nephews. He is preceeded in death by his parents John Albert Maddox and Mary Louise Maddox; five brothers and four sisters.
Services will be at the Welch Funeral Home in Montross, VA from 5-7 pm on Wed 12/21/22. A second service at the Brinsfield Funeral Home in Charlotte Hall, MD will be on Wed 12/28/22 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm with a fire department service at 5:30 pm. Interment will be at the Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD, date to be announced.