Herbert Bell Madeley Jr

Obituary for Herbert Bell Madeley, Jr.

Herbert Bell Madeley, Jr., age 89 died Monday, July 6, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Keller, Texas. He was born June 1, 1931 in Rogers, Texas to Thula Ward Madeley and Herbert Bell Madeley, Sr. He graduated from high school in Temple, Texas where he played on the football team.
He served in the US Navy from 1948 to 1953 as a Gunner’s Mate on the USS Salisbury Sound. Afterwards, he obtained his A&E license and became an aircraft mechanic. Over a span of 35 years, he worked for Central Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. His favorite past time was fishing.
He was a member of the First Baptist church in Keller, Texas. He was also a member at the Estelle Masonic Lodge #582 for over 60 years.
Herbert is survived by two daughters Cheryl Vallie-Porter and husband Leland of Midland Debbie Cullum and husband Jim of Trophy Club, four grandchildren Billy Vallie, Megan Johnson, Holly Bergstrom, Wes Cullum, and eight great grandchildren, three nephews, one niece, and brother-in-law, Audie Apple.
He was preceded in death by wife, Bernie Jo Apple Madeley, his parents, two sisters, Patsy and Junella.
Graveside services will be 11:00 am Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Center Point Cemetery in Ladonia, Texas. Visitation will be from 2-4 pm Friday, July 10, 2020 at Lucas Funeral Home, Keller.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vitas Hospice or The Masonic Children’s Home.
Pallbearers include Jim Cullum, Leland Porter, Wes Cullum, Billy Vallie, and Bill Vallie.
Honorary pallbearers include Austin Bergstrom, Ray Johnson, Bill Pecchi, Ken Brier, Terry Morgan.