Frank S. Maddix

Frank S. Maddix, 68, a resident of Stephensville, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born on January 16, 1948 in Corpus Christi, Texas the son of Jessie C. Maddix and Rovena “Rena” Cole. Frank was a very hard worker all his life. As a 17 year old boy he became a deckhand on his uncle’s boat and this is where his love of being on the water began. He received his captains license and had a very long career as a boat captain. Being a boat captain took Frank all over the world, navigating boats to Africa and through the Panama Canal. He loved being with his family and cherished the time that he got to spend with them. Frank truly loved life and lived it to the fullest. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Adeline “Lea” Foret Verrett Maddix of Stephensville; his father, Jessie C. Maddix; one step son, Adam Verrett and wife Danielle of Stepensville; three step daughters, Melissa Frangenburg of Morgan City, Tammy Lynn Broussard and husband Troy of Bayou Vista, Carol Jean Sanders and husband Dean of Panama City, Florida; ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Frank is also survived by two brothers, William “Billy” Boswell and wife Paula of San Antonio, Texas, Walter Boswell and wife Debbie of Patterson; three sisters, Derinda Cantrell and husband Mike of Danbridge, Tennessee, Charlene Tholen and husband John of Berwick, Darlene Hughes and husband John of Patterson; sister-in-law, Connie Adkins of Berwick. Frank was preceded in death by his mother, Rovena “Rena” Cole Watson; step father, O.B. Watson; two brothers, Jimmy Adkins and Richard Watson. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2016 at Twin City Funeral Home with the funeral service taking place at 8:00 p.m.