Mr. Herman Edward "Ed" Madden, Sr., age 81, of Lumberton, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018, at his home. He was born October 5, 1936 in Lepanto, AR to the late Herman Alexander Madden and the late Pearl Crews Madden.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Herman E. Madden, Jr.; a daughter, Teresa Madden Pate Pyles; five sisters: Gertrude Madden, Ella Mae Collier, Oma Harris, Della Thompson, and Minnie Nichols; and three brothers: Charlie Madden, Linnie Madden, and Robert Madden.

Ed was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church, where he held many positions. He was one of the founding members and the first secretary of Smyrna Fire Department, founded in 1977. Prior to his decline in health, he was employed by Southeastern Regional Medical Center.

He is survived by his wife, Doris Coleman Madden of the home; his children: Charles Madden (Jackie) of Lumberton, Kenneth Madden (Faye) of St. Pauls, and Linda Pittman (Thomas); a daughter-in-law, Vickie Madden of Lumberton; a son-in-law, Michael Pate (Jennifer) of Lumberton; nine grandchildren: Willis Madden and daughter Zoey, Derek Madden and son Tristen, Jonathan Pate and son Mason, Kule Madden, Kenneth Caulder and son Kenny III, Ann Marie Schroeder and son Matthew, Alisha Lawson (Jeff) and sons A.J. and Max, Nicole Madden, Leanne Harpster (Ryan), Rebecca Pate, and Maggie Caulder; four adopted grandchildren: Hannah Locklear (Nick) and son Cohen, Sydney Lane, Jenna and Hudson Pate; one sister, Sara Harris (Jesse) of Festus, MO; and his faithful Chihuahua, Trixie.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 16, 2018, from 7:00-9:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc. and other times at the home.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 17, 2018, at 4:00 PM at Floyd Memorial Chapel with Rev. Steve T. Johnson and Rev. Gary Henderson officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Faith Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are encouraged to Community Home Care & Hospice, 2402 N. Roberts Ave., Lumberton, NC 28358.