Frank served in the Arkansas National Guard Reserves from 1964-1970 with an Honorable Discharge. He was employed by Arkla Gas, now Summit, before his retirement. Frank was also a founding member of the Collins-Cominto Fire Department. He served 37 years, 1987-2024, with the department before retiring.
Frank was a member of Cominto Baptist Church. He loved fishing and hunting. If it had a season, he hunted it! He enjoyed being able to ride in his side by side, playing cards, dominoes, and marbles with his grandkids, watching his favorite westerns and the game show channels, NASCAR, football and baseball games, along with his "preaching" channel on Sundays. Last, but not least, he loved his fur baby Lucy. He always said, ''She's daddy's baby and mama's maybe.''
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Ruby Browning; two brothers, Henry and Isaac Craine; and sister-in-law, Carol Maddox.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda Ward Maddox; two sons, Frankland Maddox Jr. and wife Jessie and Dwayne Maddox; one daughter, Stephanie Gustafson and husband Matthew; three
brothers, Richard Maddox, Claude Maddox and wife Diane, and Paul Maddox; five sisters, Virginia Pevey, Ruby Lee Binham, Edna Turosky, Jo Ann Jones and Barbara McGrath; five grandchildren, Sarah Gustafson, Dylan Gustafson, Austin Gustafson, Gage Maddox, and Jackson Maddox; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Monty Meeks and Rev. Tim Christmas officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Rash Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Collins-Cominto Fire Department, c/o of Frankland Maddox, 3729 Hwy 35 East, Monticello, Arkansas 71655.
You can sign Frank's guestbook here on his page.
Condolences(4)
Gail Henry Hammil
Star City, AR Monday, September 22, 2025 Linda, I am so sorry to learn that you lost your husband. Prayers for comfort and peace during this difficult time. I will be thinking about you. Love, Harriet GailDeana Simpson
Wilmar, AR Monday, September 22, 2025 My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.Jimmy & Darlene Wesson
McGehee, AR Sunday, September 21, 2025 So very sorry about your loss. We are praying for you and your family. May God Bless YouJo
Little Rock, AR Sunday, September 21, 2025 You were the best brother I could have asked for. Rest in love and peace. I love you and will miss you. I will see you again.