Graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2020, at the Chambliss Cemetery, Purvis for Mr. Jack Dempsey Madden, age 77, who passed from this life May 12, 2020, at his residence. Bro. Wilford Knight will officiate. Pallbearers will be Chelsea Stuart, Cordell Herington, Nathan Stuart, Ericka Madden, Channing Pierce, Jack Madden and Eric Madden.
Mr. Madden was a diesel mechanic for over 60 years. He was a navy veteran during the Vietnam War and a member of Central Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Madden was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Madden; son, Michael Ray Madden; great-grandchild, Paxton Zane Madden; parents, James and Larena Madden; 4 brothers, Billy Ray, Hubert, Bob and Tom Madden.
He is survived by his daughter, Evelyn Sue (Billy) Stuart of Purvis; sons, Jack Doyle (Tina) Madden of Purvis and Eric Walter Madden of Soso; 7 grandchildren, Ericka Madden, Nathan Stuart, Chelsea Stuart, Anthony Stuart, Shane Thames, Shelby Thames and Diana Thames; 2 brothers, James Madden and John Edward Madden, both of Purvis; 6 sisters, Rosie Yawn of Sumrall, Marie Lavanaway, Mary Jane Runnells, Martha Skeen, Sue Scruggs and Nita Anderson all of Purvis.
Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2020, at Jones and Son Funeral Home in Hattiesburg.
