Bill Maddox, Sr.

William “Bill” Maddox, Sr., 83, of Stanford, KY passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born on March 7, 1943 in Liberty, KY to the late Johnny Maddox and the late Lena Ruth Smith Maddox. He is the widower to the late Joyce Compton Maddox.

Bill was raised in Butchertown Baptist Church, where his faith became an important part of his life. He was a man who truly enjoyed life and found happiness in the simple things. He loved spending time outdoors, especially fishing and hunting.

A hardworking man who enjoyed working with his hands, Bill was a skilled carpenter and farmer. Whether he was building something, working on the farm, or enjoying a day outdoors, he took pride in what he did and appreciated a life of honest work.

Survivors include four children, Cynthia Taylor (James), William Johnny Maddox, Jr., Louis Maddox and Teresa Guttierez (Jose); four grandchildren, Louis Taylor (Sarah), Brandon Maddox, Alex Maddox and Kelsey Flores; six great-grandchildren, Jose Guttierez, Jr., Bricia Sosa, Nevaeh Bretz, Marisela Cruz, Nevaeh Betty, Bryson Edward Taylor and Breland Kyree Taylor; and one great-great-grandson, Bladimir Cruz.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Maddox; parents, Johnny and Lena Maddox; two brothers, James Alford Maddox and Henry Maddox; and nine children.

A one-day service will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at Spurlin Funeral Home in Stanford. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The funeral will begin at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Maddox Cemetery in Butchertown, KY.

Honorary Pallbearers are B.C. Allen, Barry Spurlin, Eddie Burnside, Curt Folger and James Newcomb.