U.S. Army · United States 
Alvis Francis Maddox
1980
Alvis F. Maddox served the U.S. Army for 3 years. Alvis served in World War II.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Chief of Police Alvis Maddox succumbed to injuries sustained two months earlier when his patrol car collided with a lumber truck on Highway 287. He was transported to a hospital in Amarillo and later died of his injuries. Chief Maddox had served in law enforcement for 44 years and had been elected Police Chief of Childress 11 times.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1942 – 1945
Conflicts
World War II
Also Served
Childress Police Department
Chief of Police
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