Philip Lee Maddison

April 29, 1934 - November 1, 2014

Philip Lee Maddison, age 80, of rural Lovilia passed away at his home on Saturday, November 1, 2014. Visitation for Philip will begin at 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at the Winfield Funeral Home of Knoxville. Philip’s family will be present Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, November 6th, also at the Winfield Funeral home of Knoxville. Burial will follow services at the Graceland Cemetery of Knoxville. Philip was born April 29, 1934, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of William Steele and Margaret Jane (Pinegar) Maddison. Philip was raised for a short time in Des Moines before the family moved to Marion County where he attended country school. Philip found his occupation at the young age of nine when he began to open the trap door for a coal mine near Pershing. Philip worked as a coal miner most of his life around the Monroe and Lucas areas. After the coal mines closed, Philip worked construction with Manatts until his retirement. On August 29, 1952 at the Attica Methodist parsonage Philip and Dorothy Louise (Watters) were united in marriage. Philip and Dorothy were blessed with four children: Dianna, Philip W., Bill and Dennis and shared 41 years of marriage together. Dorothy passed away on December 13, 1993. Philip enjoyed Blue Grass Festivals and his McDonald coffee friends. He was very handy with wood and was an excellent whittler. Philip is survived by his children, Dianna (Marvin) Duckworth of Corydon, Philip W. (Tina) Maddison of rural Lovilia, Bill (Cindy) Maddison of Prairie City and Dennis (Brenda) Maddison of Knoxville; his special friend, Carol Nichols of Pershing; 11 grandchildren, Brad (Sonya) Duckworth, Dustin Duckworth, Christopher Maddison, Megan (Chris) Kukla, Ryan Maddison, Josh Maddison, Ridge (Jerena) Maddison, Jamie (Travis) Olthoff, Brooke (Matt) Weir, Dennis Maddison, Jr. and Drew Maddison; two step grandchildren, Brenda (Dennis) Campbell and Kevin (Anita) Duckworth; 10 great-grandchildren; and four step great-grandchildren. Philip is also survived by his two brothers, Andy Maddison of Knoxville and John David Lee, Sr. of Pershing. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Dorothy; his grandson Gregory Maddison; one brother, Elmer Maddison and one sister, Florine Stout. An open memorial has been established. Condolences may be sent to www.winfieldfh.com. The Winfield Funeral Home of Knoxville is assisting Philip’s family with arrangements.