Dr. Hulon Matthews Madeley, age 89, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, February 28, at 1 p.m. at Metcalf Funeral Directors. Dr. Madeley will be laid to rest in Copeland Chapel Cemetery in Montgomery, Texas. Visitation was held Tuesday, February 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Metcalf Funeral Directors in Conroe, Texas.
Hulon was born December 19, 1934, in Montgomery, Texas to S.K. and Bessie Madeley. He graduated from Conroe High School, then went on to further his education and graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering. Hulon obtained his Master of Science degree in Geology from the University of Oklahoma, and his Ph.D in Geology from Ohio State University. He served in the U.S Army as an Officer, Chemical Corp, Fort McClellan, AL; Tallapoosa GA High School Science Teacher; Sinclair Oil Company, Midland, TX, Petroleum Geologist; West Georgia College (now the University of West Georgia), Carrollton, GA, Assistant Professor of Geology; Emanuel County Junior College (now East Georgia State College), Swainsboro, GA, Professor of Geology, Chairman of Science and Math Division; North Harris Community College (now Lone Star College), Houston, TX and Tomball, TX, Professor of Geology, Administrator. Before beginning his career in college teaching, Hulon was a military officer, high school teacher, and oilfield geologist. His true calling was the classroom and he spent 36 years at the college level before retiring in 2000. Hulon led many field trips through Georgia and Texas over his career as well as the Midwest and western United States. He touched the lives of many former students and colleagues. Hulon served as President of the Swainsboro Kiwanis Club and as Lt. Governor of the Georgia District. After returning home to Texas, he again served as President of the North Houston Kiwanis Club. Later, Hulon served as President of the Magnolia, TX Lions Club when he joined the Tomball campus of Lone Star College. During retirement he traveled throughout the United States raised cattle on his ranch and continued his church and volunteer work. Hulon was saved at an early age and spent his life committed to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He served 65 years as a Sunday School teacher, Baptist Deacon, Bible Study leader and occasionally filled the pulpit. Hulon authored three books discussing the Bible, geology, and how it all fits together. He had a positive impact on many people throughout his life. Dr. Madeley is preceded in death by his parents; infant brother; first wife and mother of his children, Mary D. Madeley; and second wife, Marion L. Madeley.
Dr. Madeley is survived by his son, Steve Madeley (Angie) of Piedmont, Alabama; daughters, Cindy Wells (Gary) of Conroe, Texas and Lynn Higgins (Dan) of Tomball, Texas; grandchildren, Matthew Volk, Chloe Waits, Emily Higgins, Savannah Higgins, Harrison Higgins, Courtney Bowers, Christina McGinnis and Taylor Madeley; great-grandchildren, Evie Bowers, Ellie Bowers, Addie McGinnis and Riley McGinnis; and brother, Ivan G. Madeley of Conroe, Texas.
MetCalf Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.
