George Maddox

December 10, 2015 - December 4, 2015
George Maddox

George Agnew Maddox, 86, of Hendersonville passed away Friday, December 4, 2015. He was a native of Dearborn, MI and a son of the late Clifford and Marion Maddox.

Despite having no formal college education George rose steadily in his chosen profession of automobile engineering and manufacturing to group vice president of American Motors and president of AM General. He enjoyed 30 years of retirement.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Phyllis Claire Maddox; daughter, Laurie Ann Maddox of Flat Rock; son, Merle Maddox and wife Susan of SC; and his grandchildren, Oliver and Madeline Maddox.

A memorial service will be at 1:00 pm, Saturday, December 12, 2015 in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home with Rev. Susan Maddox officiating.


Service

Saturday, December 12, 2015
12:00 AM

Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home - Directions
125 Orrs Camp Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

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  • December 11, 2015
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  • December 11, 2015
    Don and Carol Odegaard says:
    We are saddened to see that George has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. My husband and I both worked with George at American Motors in Kenosha Wisconsin beginning in the mid 1960's. I was John Pendrick's secretary for many years. Also we purchased a piece of property next to Gil Austin from George in a subdivision on the south side of Kenosha. We had no idea he was living so close to us now. We live in Etowah and would certainly have been in contact had we known. Don and Carol Odegaard

  • December 11, 2015
    Karen Knox says:
    With heartfelt sympathies and prayers for comfort and peace.

  • December 12, 2015
    Bob and June Ogden says:
    Phyllis and Maddox family, Please accept our sincere sympathy on the passing of George. He was a fine resident and neighbor of our Kenmure Community.

  • December 13, 2015
    Rosemary Wood says:
    Sincere sympathy extended to Phylis and family. George was a great person to work with. He was always willing to be fair to his co workers. He personally arranged to have my car fixed when I explained about the door problem I had with my newly purchased Spirit. That was only one of such examples. He was just that kind of guy.