Oscar T. Madden's Obituary
Oscar T. Madden, 73, of Decatur, died on Tuesday June 17, 2003, in St. Mary's Hospital.
Services celebrating his life will be 11 A.M. Thursday, June 19, 2003 in J. J. Moran & Sons Funeral Home; visitation will be one hour before services. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard. Condolences may be made to the family at: www.jjmoran.com.
Oscar was born in Decatur on June 05, 1930, the son of Simon W. and Dessie G. Clifton Madden. An Army veteran, Oscar was a member of Teamsters Local 279 where he retired as a truck driver. He married Barbara Ann Niehart on January 11, 1964 in Decatur and she preceded him in death on October 31, 2001.
Surviving are his son, Thomas G. Madden of Mesa, AZ.; sister, Mary Lou Cox of Decatur; half brother, Leon Mary Baker of Mt. Zion; mother in law, Alva Ella Niehart of Decatur; several nieces, nephews and friends.
His parents; wife; brother, Paul A. Madden; sister, Ruth Sparks; half sisters: Alta Mize and Naomi Small preceded him in death.
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