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Kirk Thomas Maddox

1998 - 2020

Posted

The McKenzie Banner - updated April 23, 4:14 p.m. 

 

March 26, 1998 - April 20, 2020

Mr. Kirk Maddox, 22, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Monday, April 20, 2020 at Martin Tenn.  He was a senior at U.T.-Martin.

He was born on March 26, 1998, and grew up in Huntingdon, Tennessee.  Kirk is survived by his brothers, Adam and Ethan Maddox, Adam’s wife, Michelle, his nephew Gavin Maddox, his niece, Juliet Maddox, and his parents, Matthew “Matt” and Angie Maddox, all of whom will forever remember him but will miss him every day.  He is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Betty and Larry Forbess and his paternal grandmother, Clara Maddox.  He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, D. D. Maddox.  He was also predeceased by his maternal great grandmother and his namesake, Mrs. JoIna “Kirk" Forbess.  In addition, Kirk is also survived by his aunts and uncles, Butch and Gena Maddox, Jean and Tim Newsome, Julia Maddox, and Ryan and Michelle Forbess.  Kirk was additionally predeceased by his “Uncle Web” Maddox.  Kirk also left numerous cousins whom he all loved.  He is also survived by his girlfriend, Olivia Reagan.

Kirk was a Senior Health and Human Performance major at the University of Tennessee, Martin and was to graduate in May.  Kirk was on track to obtain his doctorate in physical therapy with plans to be a hands-on physical therapist.  He wanted to spend his life doing what he wanted to do most – helping people.  While at UTM he was a member of the UTM Shape Club and the National Society of Leadership and Success.

Kirk had a beaming smile that no one could miss.  He knew exactly when to crack a joke, make a funny voice, or show a smooth dance move, just when it was needed most.  Kirk loved life.  He loved his classmates, his teammates, and his friends in scouting both young and old who helped him attain his Eagle rank.  He was becoming an avid duck hunter and loved to hook bass.  He loved sports and was learning new ones including running.  Kirk was a Vol For Life.

Kirk had a second family that he also truly loved.  That was his family of friends.  Kirk would want them to know how much he adored each and every one of them and how grateful he was for everything they did for him and for their friendship.  He was honored to call them friend.

Kirk most of all loved his family and his family loved him.  There is a void that now exists which will never be filled.  We will forever love, cherish, and remember him and one day when you see us smile for no reason you will know that we are thinking of Kirk.

Given the current national conditions and the family’s concern for the health and well-being of others, graveside funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, April 26, 2020, at 2 p.m. at Palmer Shelter Cemetery.  Bro. Arthur Lodge and Steve Phelps will officiate the service.

The family will receive friends in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home on Saturday, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM and on Sunday from 11:00 am until 1:00 PM. Please practice social distancing and groups of no more than eight people.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, we wish you show a gift of love by making a donation to the Foundation of Physical Therapy Research, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, any Ronald McDonald House, or to any charity of your choice in memory of Kirk.