of Harrison, AR
December 21, 1944 - June 25, 2014
Colonel ''Cob'' Madewell Jr., age 69, of Harrison, passed away with his family by his side, Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born December 21, 1944, to C.C. and Murlie Moss Madewell, in Parthenon, AR.
A lifelong resident of Newton and Boone Counties, Cob married the love of his life, Kathyrn Brisco November 12, 1965, in Harrison officiated by TP Sanders. He retired from Duncan Parking Meter after 33 years and he owned and operated Madewell Auto Sales in Harrison. He enjoyed working on cars, truck pulls and racing. If it was broke and Cob couldn't fix it, it must have been a Ford. He loved his girls and spoiling his granddaughters; they were always able to make him smile.
He is survived by his wife, Kathyrn Brisco Madewell; two daughters, Sandra Russell and husband Scott of Green Forest and Kelly Madewell of Harrison; three granddaughters, Alysa Russell, Bryanna Russell, and Lakyn Madewell.
He is also survived by his brother, Tom Madewell, of Yakima, Washington; his sister, Hazel Harding and husband Tommy of Pruitt; her sister-in-law, Dona Madewell, of Independence, Missouri; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and sister-in-law, Rex Madewell and John Frank and Hildred Madewell; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucille and Roy Webb and Vivian and Earl Smith; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Verlin and Hester Brisco.
Funeral service was Saturday, June 28, 2014, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with Johnny McKinley and Billy Paul Matlock officiating.
Interment was in Jasper Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Willie Bennett, Ernie Russell, Steve Cates, Dale Goucher, Don Trublood, Tommy Harding, Tim Roberson and Jeff Davis.
Honorary Pallbearers: Dr. Tom Langston, Jana Lou and staff, Dr. Churchhill and staff, Dr. Bogo and staff, Dr. Soloman and staff, Sherman Smith, Alex Wyatt and his co-workers at Duncan Parking Meter.
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16 Condolence(s)
mary harrell
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Cob will surely be missed by his friends and close family .
Will always remember the good times .
David & Karen Farmer
Saturday, June 28, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. We didn't know about Cobb until Saturday night. He will be greatly missed. You & your family will be in our thoughts & prayers.
David & Karen Farmer
Kay Spence
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Kelly and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers go out to your family, during this time. May you feel the comfort of our Heavenly Father, in the days ahead.
Harry & Karen Barwick
Saturday, June 28, 2014
We still have many of our cars and trucks from Cob. We can't travel as much as we used to but have fond memories from visits past. He was always happy to see us. We will miss him whenever back in AR.
Brenda & Sonny
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Kathryn, Sandra & Kelly.....I just now found out about Cobb. (Saturday @ 10:45 am) We will be thinking about you in the days to come. Time will not allow me to get there for his service but, I am truly sorry about his death. Bren.....
Hazel & Paul Layton and family
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today as we have just seen this in the paper. May God bless you in this loss. The Laytons
Sara Allen
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Katherine so sorry to hear about Cobb. What stories he and Eugene had to share and all of the car parts they sold and traded would fill a book.. But what fun they had doing it..
Prayers for you and family in the days ahead.
He will be missed by a lot of people but not the way you will miss him. Wishing the best for you and family
Prayers,
Sara Allen
Doug & Corinna Horton
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Cathy and family we are so very saddened for your lose,Cob was a good man and friend to our whole family, i have known him my entire life, and both of you have helped us out many times over the years and we will never forget him. We are so very sorry, Doug, Corinna, Christopher and Micheal.
Lawton Coonts
Friday, June 27, 2014
Kathy and the girls,
I am so sorry for your loss. Cobb was on my mind this week and thinking I would stop by and see him.
I have so many great memories of Cobb with cars and fixing cars. A great man that was loved by everyone.
My prayers are with all of you.
Kevin & Shelia Rogers
Friday, June 27, 2014
May God be with you & comfort you during this time of your loss.You are in our thoughts & prayers.We will truly miss Cobb.
BOBBY JOE BRASEL
Friday, June 27, 2014
Jr and me grew up together in Newton Co .Its heard to believe he is gone RIP JR.
Richard Hawkins
Friday, June 27, 2014
Our prayers are with you and your family during this terrible loss.
John and Pam Pipkins
Friday, June 27, 2014
Our prayers are with you and your family during this terrible loss.
Matt Sprenger
Friday, June 27, 2014
Kelly, Lakyn and family: We are so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for your family.
John L. Bailey
Friday, June 27, 2014
Our Prayers are with you all.
Terri Harness
Friday, June 27, 2014
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family .
Terri, Tyler & Kelby Harness