Robert L. Madison

Robert L. Madison 92, of Everett, died Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at UPMC Altoona.  He was born on August 8, 1929 in Seattle, WA a son of the late Arnold LeRoy and Myrtle May (Wrightage) Madison.  On December 18, 1948 in Annapolis, MD he married his wife of over 70 years Beverly Jane (Jones) Madison, who preceded him in death on April 15, 2019.  He is survived by three children: Karen Madison Smith and husband Tony, of Staunton, VA, Robert Michael Madison and wife Elaine, of Clearville, and Mark Allen Madison, of Centreville, MD; six grandchildren: Patrick Torrens and wife Sarah, Katie Fritts, Morgan Madison Takach and husband Thomas, Benjamin Madison and wife Lauren, Sean Madison, and Liam Madison; and four great-grandchildren: Madison and Jacob Fritts, and Oliver and Samuel Torrens.  He was preceded in death by two siblings: Vernon and Sharon.

Robert served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict aboard the U.S.S. Newport News, where he was a cook, and continued to enjoy baking throughout his life.  Robert was an internal auditor, and also worked as a Reserve Deputy Sherriff for Queen Anne’s County, MD.  He assisted with DWI checkpoints, and was on the interview board.  He was a member of the Kent Island United Methodist Church, and the West Annapolis Vol. Fire Co., where he served as the company’s treasurer for several years.  Following retirement, he and his wife moved to Homewood at Spring House Estates and they enjoyed being active in the community, and going to activities and events held there.  Most of all he was very proud of his devotion to his wife Beverly of over 70 years.

Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements by the Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home, in Bedford.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Robert’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project.  Our online guestbook is available at www.berkebilefuneralhome.com.