Walter Lee Maddox III
November 14, 1937 - March 30, 2026
Visitation: Friends and family received Thursday April 2, 2026 from 2PM - 8PM at Devlin Funeral Home, 806 Perry Hwy.
Service: Funeral Service Friday 11 AM at the funeral home.
Walter Lee Maddox III, 88, of Pittsburgh’s North Side, passed away on March 30, 2026. Beloved husband for 44 years of Terese (Terry) Maddox; loving father of Lynnette Dalton, Kimberly Maddox, Kelly Maddox, Nicole Maddox, Brandy Maddox and Alexis Allen (Will Allen); proud grandfather of Joshua Maddox, Jordan Maddox, Madison Dalton, Jackson Juzang, Kennedy Dalton and Eliana Allen; great-grandfather of Trinity Maddox and Lazarus Maddox; brother of Loretta Russ and Cynthia Vearnon; also survived by loving nieces and nephews and many devoted relatives and friends.
Walt passed peacefully, surrounded by the love of his devoted wife and daughters. In his final moments, he was held in the same warmth and care that he had given so freely throughout his life—a quiet, graceful farewell befitting the man he was.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Dana, Rachel, and Mary, the compassionate nurses who cared for Walt so deeply over the final two years of his life.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. In true Walt fashion, those wishing to honor his memory may also do so by performing a simple act of kindness for someone else — a gesture that reflects the generosity, warmth, and spirit he so effortlessly shared throughout his life.
Friends and family received Thursday April 2, 2026 from 2PM – 8PM at Devlin Funeral Home, 806 Perry Hwy. Funeral Service Friday 11 AM at the funeral home.
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Our Deepest sympathy to all of your family. Mr. Maddox was always the bright spot in our day when we would see him on a service call. Afterwards, He would stop at the pretzel shop in our building, and then come in our office to share with us. What great memories!
So many wonderful conversations.
He will be missed by many.
Gravener Heating Crew.
Rest in peace cousin walt Manchester will miss 😢 you
My deepest condolences go out to Terry and the Maddox family. Walt was always such a kind, gentle man who always knew exactly what to say to make others feel loved, appreciated, and comforted during times of need. I will cherish the time that I got to spend with him over the years. I’m sure he is making beautiful music with my dad in the greatest of all choirs in Heaven. 🩷
Words alone can’t be press the sadness and loss of such a wonderful person. I last saw Walt at my mother’s Wake in 2006. It was like seeing the same young man that would be in his father’s barbershop on N Franklin Street. He possessed the same smile, kindness and comaraderie that I remember as a young girl. My heartfelt prayers, strength and condolences go out to the family, and always know that we loved him ALL – but God loved him best.
#PRAYERS.UP
Walt and The Marcels worked for me a number of times over the years. A genuine first class guy. It was always a pleasure to work with him and be greeted with his warm smile. Rest in Peace my friend.
Brian Beirne
I got to no Walt when he and the group played at my high school class reunion. He was a great guy to deal with he will really be missed
It was a great honor and pleasure knowing and performing with Walter over the years. He was funny and always so friendly.
My deepest condolences to. Maddox family Lynette and Kim. Sorry for your loss. Wonderful man your. Dad .
To the Maddox Family,
Our deepest sympathies to Terri, Alexis and their entire family.
May Walt rest in peace in the arms of God.
My deepest condolences to the family. He was truly a gifted individual. I’m a big fan of the doo wop style music.
I was at the West View dance land and the dj says this record is going out to Henry and his main squeeze. Would I by Walt Maddox an exceptional doo wop record.
He was and will be always be with us
Offering my condolences. Keeping the loved ones in my positive thoughts and prayers. Stay encouraged. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🖤💛
We will all be making music together forever Amen
Walt will be missed by everyone who he touched. One of Pittsburgh’s finest…
I’m gonna miss you, my friend. You were so kind to me.
Rest well. My sincere condolences to the family and many friends.
Our sincere condolences to Walt’s family.
Walt opened his studio to a group that our daughter Gianna was a member; The Rainbow Kids. It was years ago but we remember his kindness and hospitality. It was a wonderful for experience for her, thank you Walt. Rest in peace.
Terry, Sending my condolences to you and your family.
God Bless
Walt took me in, in 1989 for the ride of my life! All the concerts sometimes entertaining over 17,000 people at the same time, school assembly programs traveling many many miles. All the while, the love was flowing between us. Walt treated me like his son and I will always cherish our relationship. Terri is everything Walt could ever wanted in a wife. She is an amazing woman! Alexis is the best little sister that I could ever have. They took me in and made me one of their own. Condolences to Terri and all of Walt’s family. Love,
Timmy Willis
Lynnette, Maddie and Kennedy,
We are holding you and your whole family in our hearts as you mourn your tremendous loss. What an exceptional man he was! Surely, Walt is singing with the choir of archangels, glorifying the Lord. With love and sympathy, Karen and Gabrielle
Alexis, Terry, and family – We are so sorry for your loss and are honored to have had the chance to meet Walt. He would even send me birthday messages on FB 🙂 Our hearts are with you all.
Terry and Family, A true gift to all who have met Walt over the years. An Amazing man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
I am sorry for the family’s loss he was in my life as a little person in there family home I just want to say he will be missed and may God give him his wings today love always melvina clark jordan
Terry and Alexis,
He will always live on in your heart and the beautiful memories of the life you shared together. Sending heartfelt sympathy and wish you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Prayers and love,
Von and Bruce
Walt helped many charitable causes with his musical talent. He was a true gentleman. I was blessed to know him as both a friend and as a musician over many years. Walt lived for God, family and the care of people in need. God rest his truly good Soul.
May His BeaUtiFul SOUL Full and Filled Voice ForEver Be Heard, So Sweet and Beautiful as HE AlwaYs Sang So Sweet and from His Beautiful Soul..Always Fly Free Sir, On Those MagniFicent Golden Angel🦋 Wings You so RightFully Earned and DeserVed..FLY Free and HigH on YOUR Beautiful Angel Wings. ..You are GODS🪄✨MagiCal 🦋GolDen✨ Angel Now..RIH..Walt MaddoX Eternal 🌸💜🕊..May GOD Surround His Beautiful Wife and Entire LoVing Family and BeLoved Friends..With Comfort and Soul Filled Peace…My Sincerest HeartFelt Condolences Too His Entire Family, Friends And Fans of The MarCels Magical Sounds, I am one too ForEver and Always..LoVe💜 and Beautiful🌸🕊Peace Eternal..namaste`🕉✌🏼💖💫
So sorry for your loss.
My heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the entire family! Sending my love, hugs and prayers to all🙏🏽❤️
Sending my heartfelt condolence to Terry, family, friends, and fans. Thank you Walt for all the wonderful memories. Will never forget the day I saw you and Terry in the audience when you came to see a show I was in. You will always have a soft part in my heart. Thank you for coming.
Rest in the Arm’s of the LORD Walt. Thank you for everything. Heaven has gained a great singer, the voice of a KING. 🎤🎼🎼🎵♥️🙏🙏
Terry and family, so very sorry for your loss. May he rest in the loving arms of Our Lord.
To the Maddox family.
My deep sympathy on the passing of your husband and father. I first met Walt at Dr Kaushik office and knew then that he was a great guy. Always talked about his family and the love of his life. May he rest in peace. He will be greatly missed.