Ronald E. Maddox, 87, of Montpelier, IN, passed away at 4:16 PM on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Markle Health & Rehab in Markle, IN.  He was born on Sunday, April 19, 1936, in Hartford City, IN. Ronald was a 1954 graduate of Chester Center High School. He was a farmer in Wells and Blackford Counties. Ron was part of the 150-year establishment, The Maddox Family Farms. He had worked at and retired from Franklin Electric. Ron was on the Board of Directors of Woodlawn Cemetery, He was a member of the Chester Center Alumni, he served on the Board for the Montpelier Civic Center, and the Harrison Township Advisory Board. He was a Funks G Seed Corn Dealer. Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was in the Intelligence department. He also participated in the Veterans Honor Flight in Washington D.C. Ron was a member of the Pleasantdale Church. He loved his family and farming.

Ronald is survived by his son - Jeff A. Maddox, Montpelier, IN, daughter - Pamela K. (Steve) Reff, Montpelier, IN, son - Randall S. (Jen) Maddox, Green Valley, AZ, son - Richard T. (Kelli) Maddox, Indianapolis, IN, grandchild - Andrew Reff, Charlotte, NC, grandchild - Aimee Reff, Indianapolis, IN, grandchild - Stacie Fields, New Albany, IN, grandchild - Brandy Harris, Indianapolis, IN, grandchild - Megan Maddox, Crown Point, IN, grandchild - Matthew Maddox, Wellington, FL, grandchild - Cody Maddox, Sahuarita, AZ, grandchild - Taylor Maddox, Sahuarita, AZ, several great grandchildren, several great-great grandchildren, step daughter - Doby (Peter) Confer, Zanesville, IN, step  daughter - Robyn (Scott) Minnear, Liberty Center, IN, step son - Andy (Damaras) Zehner, Jamica, several step grandchildren, several step great grandchildren - brother - Thomas L. (Dorothy) Maddox, Montpelier, IN, brother - John R. (Marilyn) Maddox, Keystone, IN, several nieces & nephews  and special friend - Jean Siela

He was preceded in death by his father - William R. Maddox, mother - Treva M. (Bedwell) Maddox, 1st wife - Martha Sue Green, 2nd wife - Marilyn Ford-Zehner.

Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home 109 W Windsor St. Montpelier on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

A service to celebrate his life will be at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home 109 W. Windsor St. Montpelier at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 21, 2024, with Pastor Steve Loft officiating. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Montpelier.

Preferred memorials:  Woodlawn Cemetery St. Rd. 18 Montpelier, IN 47359 and/or Pleasantdale Church 6007 E. 300 N. Montpelier, IN 47359

Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com