Resolution of Respect, published in The Banner of Love, May 2003
On January 15, 2003, Brother Clyde Monroe Maddox of La
Vernia, Texas was called to his heavenly home at the age of 82.
He was a member of the La Vernia Primitive Baptist Church, where he
served as Deacon.
Brother
Clyde was a World War II Veteran and later served as a civilian volunteer during
the Korean Conflict. Brother Maddox
is survived by three sisters, Letha Hartman of Seguin, Georgie Murphy of La
Vernia, Dorothy Hess of San Antonio his daughter, Jean Joubert of Houston.
Brother Clyde was baptized into the Dugger Primitive
Baptist Church on March 12, 1954. After
moving to San Antonio, he and his mother, Sister Ella Maddox helped constitute
the Eastside Primitive Baptist Church. Their
first meeting place was at Sister Ella's garage.
Brother Clyde's love for his Church was manifest in many ways. He drove many miles visiting churches throughout the country to hear the gospel preached. He enjoyed the fellowship of God's people. He was forever supporting his Church. The history of his support documents many events in his church life, where his faithfulness caused him to step forward with generosity and love. When Sister Lou Ella Dotson, his niece, came forth seeking a home in the Church it was the dead of a very cold winter. Brother Clyde set about directing construction of a baptistery in the church building to accommodate her baptism. Brother Clyde drove from San Antonio to Dallas during an ice storm to insure the timely delivery of the baptistery.
Brother Maddox was especially supportive of his Church in La Vernia and his concern for its preservation led him to step forth with support when the congregation voted to construct a lunch room. There are many stories that can be retold about his devotion.
Brother Clyde was thankful to the Lord for all his blessings, both spiritual and natural. He was especially thankful for the children and young adults in the Church. He continued to pray that they be blessed to hear God's true and living word. Brother Clyde will be missed by all that knew him and his gift of prayer, but we rejoice in the knowledge that he is at home with his Lord.
This letter written at the direction
of the members of the La Vernia Primitive Baptist Church, while in conference
third Sunday in January 2003, and is to be distributed to the Banner of Love for
publication.
Douglas
Wildenstein
Clerk