Deacon James T. Madry, Sr.

Obituary James Thomas Madry, Sr. was born May 7, 1938, in Prospect, Tennessee to Flint and Merlinda Madry. Both parents, five siblings: Pearline, Lifford, Theodeau, Alberta, and Rosie, and his son, James T. Madry, Jr. preceded him in death. He was converted and baptized at the age of 32 along with his son by Reverend Cleveland Buford. He began his formal schooling at the age of 6 at Parkland Elementary in Louisville, KY. He transferred to Virginia Avenue Elementary in second grade and remained there until the completion of sixth grade. He attended Madison Junior High from seventh through ninth grade. James graduated from Central High School in 1956 where he was awarded “BEST TAILOR” in his high school! James and Dorothy Jean Ellis were married on July 27, 1963, in Kansas City, Missouri. To this union, James T. Madry, Jr. was born in November 1964. James was a hard worker who began working at the local grocery store at the young age of 9. From ages 10-13, he worked at a local coal and feed store. At 15 he began working as a dishwasher and room service attendant at the Perionton Apartments. At 19, he began working at “Them Nuts Peanut Company.” At age 21, he relocated to Kansas City and began working at “Hogue Merchantile” (Frito Lay). At age 28 James began working for “Schlitz Brewing Company,” and at age 35 he began working for “Bayer Corporation” where he remained for 25 years, retiring from there in 1997. When James moved to Kansas City he was embraced as family by the following families: The Authorlees, Cameron, Ford, and Lewis. James, along with his family, was the owner and operator of Madry’s Dash of Flavor for over twenty years. Often, he would be found in the kitchen seasoning the meats and frying the chicken. But he was best known for his amazing ribs and smoked briskets. Between Sunday dinners and catering many events, his BBQ has been tasted all over the world. He loved music. In his spare time, James could be heard singing (sometimes a known song and other times, something he had made up on the spot.) He was an amazing singer and taught vocal lessons to many, including his son, James, Jr. He also sang with the group, the Soul Seekers. James T. Madry, Sr. departed his earthly home on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, with his wife by his side. Not grieving as those who have no hope, James leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife, Dorothy J. Madry; daughter-in-law, Alice R. Madry; grandchildren: Keyona (Mark) Jones and Deonte’ Madry, and Great-grandchildren: Chloe’ and Ava Jones. Siblings: Elizabeth (Charles) Trumbo, Ida Lou Keys, Eugene Madry, Walter J. Madry, Glenda (Larry) DeRamus, and Regina Madry. Special Nieces: Dawn “Tiny” Wells, O’Lester Wright, and Michele Ellis. Special Great Nephew: Keith (Marcia) Meriwether. Brother-in-law, Otis (Gwen) Ellis; Sister-in-law: Evon Ellis. Special Friends: Mose Martin Authorlee, Clyde and Jethro Cameron, Benny Trent. Adopted Sister Genetter Bradley. Godchildren: Rochelle Buford, Kenny Buford, Tiffany and Tiara Judon, Brenda J. Williams, Deborah Givhan, Earl and Jackie Cobbins, Mike Marley, and Samuel and Linda Martin. As well as a host of family and friends. Funeral services Saturday, March 4, 2023, 11:00am at Memorial Church International. Interment XII Gates Memorial Gardens. Visitation 9:00am-11:00am at the church. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared our website. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Deacon James T. Madry, Sr., please visit our floral store. Read More

Deacon James T. Madry, Sr.

May 7, 1938 - February 21, 2023