Clay Damon Maddox, 65, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away at home on Sunday, July 7,2024. A funeral will be held on July 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM, by his family at the Lord of Love Lutheran Church, 8306 E. 171st Street, Belton, MO, 64012.
Clay was born in Quincy, IL on February 14, 1959, to Lamon and Sue Maddox and was the second of three children. He was raised by Sam Cushman, who married Sue when Clay was a child. He graduated from Hickman Mills High School in 1978. Not long after, he began work for the United States Postal Service as a driving instructor & mechanic for 36 years. Clay was a cowboy who loved his horses and his small farm that he vowed he would never leave. He raised and bred German Shepherds providing many loving companions for others. He is remembered as a son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and a steadfast friend to many. His greatest enjoyment was long Texas trail rides with his four-legged best friend April (his horse) and his two-legged best friend John Nolan (Brenda), among others.
Clay is survived by his parents, Sam & Sue Cushman of Raymore; Lamon & Toni Maddox of Kearney; his older brother, Cole Maddox (Deanna) of Belton; his younger sister, Lana Maddox of Raymore; and younger brother, Monte Cushman (Christa) of Foley, AL; also, his daughters Jessica Wineinger of Raytown & Ciara Maddox of Harrisonville; along with his grandchildren, Kannon & Roman Wineinger, Maleah Ford, and Trent Brown.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages charitable contributions to Saint Jude Hospital for Children at stjude.com.
Obituary submitted by the family.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441
Lisa Bomar
16 Jul 2024RIP Clay,I spent many times at his farm with my friend of his. Loved being there and watching him ride, he was a good person gone way to soon. Thanks for the memories Clay
Karen Callahan
16 Jul 2024RIP Clay. I went to school with Cole, ran into him when I worked at Harbour Inn. That’s where I met Deanna and her Mom Kathy. My Condolences and Prayers to all Clay’s family and all his fur babies.
Maggi Cazier (Nordstrom)
16 Jul 2024So sorry to hear about Clay passing. Many wonderful memories of time spent at Hideaway Stables where I kept my first horse. His horse April and her trained rear, long trail rides, weekend rodeos, gigging frogs in the ponds there and the yearly hog roast he put on are all a wonderful part of my memories of Missouri. I hope he is now on that eternal trail ride through paradise.
Sandi Peterson
17 Jul 2024I grew up with Clay & family, as a neighbor..& at RHLC in south KC. I have so many memories, all good. After we all grew up & moved on with our lives, I lost track of the Cushman/Maddox family. My prayers are with all who knew and loved Clay.
Theresa Pendleton Hunter
17 Jul 2024Rest in Peace my cowboy friend, you will be missed
Terrie Sue Owensby
26 Jul 2024My dad Terry Owensby, siste Megan Owensby, and myself Terrie Sue Owensby are just now finding out. We are so saddened to hear of Clay’s passing. He was a life long friend of our family and always a joy to be around! We love you and miss you Clay Maddox! He was considered a third dad to me personally and always looked out for Megan and I on the trails. He is and will be so so missed and If you all need anything do not hesitate to reach me on facebook/or Cierra has my cell! love you guys!
Condolenses
From the Owensby’s
Jennie Simpson
13 Aug 2024Clay was a good friend. I am truly at a loss for words.