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.
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19 Condolence(s)
Chuck Yarbrough
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Billy was such a great man and loved his family. Nita he will be missed sorry we have birthday party for Jaxon Saturday. Your and Billy’s family remain in our prayers. He will be missed by many.
Donnie and Jan Smith
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
We are so sorry to hear of Billy’s passing. We will never forget Billy helping Donnie catch our loose Emu! We always enjoyed seeing you at the various restaurants around Grand Lake and realizing we were not the only ones that rarely ate at home. Billy had a wonderful smile!
Thelma. Doolen
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Im so sorry Nita, praying for you and the family,God bless you
Djaun and Bruce Eckert
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Nita and family so sorry to hear about Billy. He was the best boss, and proud to call him our friend. He will be missed dearly. Prayers for the family!
Edna Mae & Joe Wells
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Please accept our deepest sympathy for all the family
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Ricky Eastwold
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
So sorry for your loss. I miss the diving days we had.
LaJean and Noel Turner
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Nita and family. Noel saw Billy’s passing in the AJC. We are very sorry to hear this. Don’t know if you remember us from Scouts in Roswell, when Nathan, David, Billy, and Noel were scouting. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this trying time, now and in the days to come.
Debra Faulkenberry Pearson
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Nita & family, I'm so sorry to hear of Billy's passing. It sounds like he was an amazing man & Christian. I'm sorry I didn't know this fine man better. Sending love & prayers your way.
John & Joy Lloyd
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
One of the first people we met when we were deciding to move to Grove. He was kind and welcoming. We are grateful fir his friendship and to have known him. RIP Billy.
Laura England
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace. Most sincerely,
Laura England
Bob and Linda Moore
Monday, September 20, 2021
Sad to hear that Billy passed away. He was a good man.
Dennis Fisk & Brenda Moreau Fisk
Sunday, September 19, 2021
We were saddened to hear that Billy had passed away & that another of our classmates is gone (1971). Our heart goes out to Billy's family & friends. Respectfully, Dennis & Brenda Moreau Fisk
Bud and Debbie Hickman
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Billy seemed to always have a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye (above photo is perfect). If it makes one smile when looking back on a man's life, that's a good indication that he had a life well lived. While we are all heartbroken and saddened with Billy's passing, I'm left with lots of smiles thinking about all the good times he, Terry and I had together in Missouri and Arkansas--Never a dull moment and enough laughs to last a lifetime. Our deepest condolences to Nita, the boys, all the Maddens and their extended families. Billy was a dear cousin and, more importantly, a dear friend. We are honored to have known and loved him.
Roger D Gilley
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Sorry for the loss of Billy. My prayers go out to you, Nita, and the whole family.
Sue Dodd Moll
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Sending my prayers to Billy’s family. It is so overwhelming to loose a love one. At this time of sorrow praying for comfort and peace. Classmate Yellville-Summit 1971. Great memories of Billy RIP
Barbara Davenport
Monday, September 13, 2021
My sympathy to the family. I am so glad I got to see Billy and speak to him at one of the Madden Scholarship benefits. He always had a smile for everyone. I know he will be missed by all who knew him.
Joan Avey
Monday, September 13, 2021
I am so very sorry for the huge loss and void in the passing of your precious Billy… My heart is hurting for you… Please know I hold you close in my thoughts and prayers… Sending my love to you Nita and the boys.
Carrie Kennedy
Monday, September 13, 2021
Nita, my condolences go out to you and your family.
“If the people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving themâ€. James O’Barr
Love,
Carrie
Linda Moreau
Monday, September 13, 2021
Madden Family, so sorry to hear about Billy. Prayers for comfort and remember the good times.