Obituary of Eldon Madding

Bedford – Eldon Madding, 96, of Bedford, died Monday, August 12, 2019 at Bliss Place.

Born May 25, 1923 in Edwards Co., IL, he was the son of Earnest and Eunice (Frazier) Madding. He married Esther VanLue on October 7, 1955 and she survives. He retired as manager for Sears & Roebuck after 35 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Gillen Post #33 American Legion and the Bedford Elks Lodge #826. He was a veteran of WW II serving with the U.S. Navy.

Survivors include his wife, Esther, of Bedford; two sons, Jeffrey (Anita) Madding, of Bedford and Kenneth Madding, of Bloomington; a daughter, Pamela (Scott) Funk, of Atlanta, GA; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Earl, Everett, Elmo, and Ellis Madding, a sister, Eva Miller.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, August 14^th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Doyle Henderson officiating. Entombment will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens with military rites accorded by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the hour of service on Wednesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.