Mark Alan Madden, 55, born November 7, 1958, and died Monday, February 17, 2014 of cancer at Charleston Hubbard House. He was a lifelong resident of Alum Creek, WV. He was the son of the late Bobby R. Madden of Alum Creek. He was also preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Alta Madden and brother-in-law, Gavin Whitrock.
He is survived by his wife, Penny (Smith) Madden, two sons, Justin, Orlando, FL and Jordan, St.Albans, WV; mother, Patricia (Peggy) Madden, Alum Creek; brothers: Steve (Debbie) and Jesse (Tammy) Madden, Alum Creek; Sisters: Sandy (Marshall) Pauley, Alum Creek; Connie Whitrock, Denver, CO and Joyce (Rob) Davis, Charleston. Fourteen nieces and nephews, pet cat, Max; and many cousins and friends.
He was a 1977 graduate of Duval High School, attended Marshall University and a former member of the Pipefitters Union Local 625 of Charleston, WV. His hobbies included golfing, fishing and watching the Oakland Raiders football team. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother. He is greatly loved and will be missed by all. Mark was a Christian and looked forward to being received by Christ in his remaining days.
The family would like to thank St. Francis Hospital, Hubbard House and Hospice for excellent and compassionate care for Mark.
Graveside Services at 11:00am Thursday, February 20, 2014 at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, WV, with Minister Richard Runyan officiating.
Blessings and Sincere Conlence to Marks family He sure lett behind a Great and Powful testimony of his love for Christ Jesus, RIP cuz…
Dear Jesse and family,
All good thoughts are with you, and may you find peace.
Danny Cleek
To the family of Mark Madden,
I’m very sorry about the death of your loved one. I wanted to share the scriptural hope that gave me so much comfort and I hoped it would you also. The Bible shows that God did not intend for humans to die. (Romans 5:12). It also calls death an enemy. (1 Corinthians 15:26). God has made arrangements to remove death forever. (Isaiah 25:8). God has also set a time when he will resurrect our loved ones who have already died. (John 5:28,29). In the meantime, he promises to give us the inner peace to cope with our loss. (Philippians 4:7). Please go to jw.org to find satisfying answers using your own Bible. Sincerely, Susan Novak
We pray God will comfort Mark’s family during this time. We fondly look back to the good memories we have of years ago. It has been and continues to be a privilege to know such good neighbors who have blessed our life. We look forward to see him again in heaven.
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Madden Family,
I am so saddened to hear of Mark’s passing. I was one of his nurses at St. Francis and grew very fond of all of you during his stay. He left an impression on me that will live in my heart forever. May you all find comfort in the arms of the Lord during this difficult time.