Joseph Howard Madick, Jr.

oseph H. Madick, Jr., 84, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away July 27, 2014. Funeral at 12 p.m. Sat., Aug. 2, at Our Lady of Lourdes, Raytown, Mo., with visitation at 11 a.m. Burial at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Joseph is survived by children Joseph P. Madick of Denver, Colo., John H. Madick of Kansas City, Leslie A. Parvin of KCMO; sons-in-law, Roy L. Parvin and Thomas J. Brown, both of KCMO; grandchildren, Shari A. Goodell and Laszle D. Goodell of Peculiar, Mo., Christopher Madick, Britnie Madick, and Anthony Madick of Denver, Crystal Woodin of Raytown, and Roy L. Parvin, Jr. of KCMO; five great-grandchildren; siblings, Frank Madick, KCMO, and Mable Hoedl, Fargo, ND. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nira M. Madick; parents, Joseph and Francis Madick; children, Teresa M. Brown and Patty A. Madick; one grandson, Steven Brown; siblings, Norman Madick, Jim Madick, and John Madick. Joseph was a hardworking man who loved his family. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a smile that would light up the whole room. He served in the Korean War from 1952-1954. He was married for 55 years to his beloved wife, Nira. He retired from the Ford Motor Company 20 years ago. Fond memories and condolences at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com Arr.: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO (816) 353-1218 . D. W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories 816-353-1218 www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com

Published in Kansas City Star on July 30, 2014