Robert Hiram Madden

Robert Hiram Madden, age 80 of Big Sandy, TN, died Wednesday, August 31, at his residence.

He retired after 36 years with Emerson Electric in Paris and was a U.S. Army veteran.

Robert was born December 22, 1941, in Cunningham, KY, to the late James Madden and the late Mary Ernestine Reed Madden.

He was married December 18, 1970, to Marie Overby Madden, who survives, of Big Sandy, TN.

Along with his wife, he is also survived by two children, Les (Beth) Madden of Hazel, KY, and Sharon Madden of Paris; three brothers, Randal Madden of AL, Jackie Madden of Cottage Grove, TN, and Rickie Madden of Paris; eight grandchildren, Caleb (Nicole) McMackin, Brooke Hopkins (Dustin Cole), Kati Madden (Jake Baker), Brianna (Garret) Hunter, Hannah (Seth) Harrell, Kendall Wheeler, Draken Mayo, and Alan Mayo; five great grandchildren, Ellie McMackin, Chloe McMackin, Bentley Hopkins, Maverick Cole, and Theodore Hunter; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one sister, Anita Roberts; and one brother, James Madden.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street/PO Box 788, Paris, TN 38242.  The body is to be cremated with no public services planned at this time.