of Grove, OK

January 20, 1953 - August 31, 2021

Billy Dale Madden born January 20, 1953 passed away on August 31, 2021 in Roswell, Georgia.
Billy was a 1971 graduate of Yellville-Summit High School where he was voted annual king his senior year. He was married for 46 years and had 3 sons, 2 daughters-in-law and 4 grandkids. He is survived by a brother, sister, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister-in-law. He resided in Grove, Oklahoma for the past seven years.
Billy always had a big smile and loved his family, friends and life. His list of accomplishments are almost endless. Here are a few. He was a volunteer fireman in Yellville and Roswell, Georgia for many years. He was a certified scuba diver and power tower climber. He was a certified EMT and ambulance driver for Yellville. He also was a guide on the Buffalo River some during the summers. He taught children's church, active in the men's bible study group, and the softball team, and on the church's bowling league. He took flying lessons. He loved sports and play for many years on a co-ed softball team. He owned a successful drywall business. He volunteered and worked beside Jimmy Carter in Habit for Humanity houses.
Billy was also a volunteer coach for the boy's baseball and basketball teams. He also served on the board of the Crew team in Roswell, Georgia and would sometimes drive the boats to meets. He was on the Safari Club International board. He helped with the Make a Wish for the children's wish was to go hunting and fishing. He always shared his love of fishing, hunting and the outdoors with everyone.
He also started a successful transportation company that is still operating today. Three years ago, he also started Compass MDI and over saw the operation of the CNC machine in Yellville.
He was an avid outdoorsman but in the last 2 years he started to play more golf. He lived on the golf course and played everyday that he was in town. He developed friendships of a lifetime on the golf course. He never missed a chance to show others the eagles' nest on the course, or the fox that lived near, or the many deer that also called the golf course home.
He will be missed by many and remembered for his zest for life.
A graveside service for Billy will be 10:00 am Saturday September 25, 2021 at De Soto Cemetery near Yellville with Bryan Jefferson officiating.
Local arrangements are by Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Burns Funeral Home
725 North Panther Ave.
Yellville, AR  72687
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com