Kenneth, "Ken" Maddox 1951-2020 Kenneth, "Ken" Maddox, an educator in the Great Falls Public Schools and a basketball coach in Great Falls for more than 40 years, passed away on Sat., Nov. 21, 2020 from a pulmonary embolism due to complications of Covid-19.
Most recently, Ken taught at East Middle School. He was also a veteran assistant coach to longtime Great Falls High boys basketball coach Bob Howard. His family said, "Ken was a coach and mentor to all. He was very giving of his time and had patience with everyone. He always put the needs of others before his own."
“He was a mentor for many staff and students in our district and community for approximately 40 years,” said Tom Moore, Great Falls Public Schools superintendent in a Facebook post.
Most recently, Ken taught at East Middle School. He was also a veteran assistant coach to longtime Great Falls High boys basketball coach Bob Howard. His family said, "Ken was a coach and mentor to all. He was very giving of his time and had patience with everyone. He always put the needs of others before his own."
“He was a mentor for many staff and students in our district and community for approximately 40 years,” said Tom Moore, Great Falls Public Schools superintendent in a Facebook post.
Longtime Great Falls educator and basketball coach Ken Maddox, second from left during a January 2019 Bison game against Billings Senior, had for decades been a fixture in the Great Falls Public School system. For years, he taught a Black History unit to elementary and middle school-aged youths. Tribune: Rion Sanders Ken Maddox had received many accomplishments, awards and honors throughout his lifetime, and he volunteered his time with various community organizations and programs. Ken was known all over the State of Montana and surrounding areas but had made the Great Falls Community his home.
He is survived by wife, Billie Jo, children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters and nieces and nephews.
His family said, "Our beloved Kenny will be laid to rest at the end of this week.
A visitation has been scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thurs., Dec. 3, 2020, at O'Connor Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, at Manchester Cemetery.
Ken's grandson, Jake Wetzel, said, "Our family is doing everything we can to make sure that after a lifetime of service to others, Ken will be laid to rest properly. During these trying times, we are reaching out and asking for your help to offset some of the service costs. Anything helps! Thank you in advance for your consideration."
To assist the Maddox family with their request, you can follow this Go-Fund-Me link:
www.gofundme.comhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/uaxqjg-kenneth-maddox
He is survived by wife, Billie Jo, children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters and nieces and nephews.
His family said, "Our beloved Kenny will be laid to rest at the end of this week.
A visitation has been scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thurs., Dec. 3, 2020, at O'Connor Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, at Manchester Cemetery.
Ken's grandson, Jake Wetzel, said, "Our family is doing everything we can to make sure that after a lifetime of service to others, Ken will be laid to rest properly. During these trying times, we are reaching out and asking for your help to offset some of the service costs. Anything helps! Thank you in advance for your consideration."
To assist the Maddox family with their request, you can follow this Go-Fund-Me link:
www.gofundme.comhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/uaxqjg-kenneth-maddox
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