Paul Madlock

July 20, 1964 - November 13, 2020

Paul Madlock, 56, of Cape Girardeau, passed away at 1:55am Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born July 20, 1964 in Akron, OH; the son of Earl Eugene and Marjorie (Frank) Madlock. He was married in 1983 to Susan Casey. Paul was an associate professor of communications at Southeast Missouri State University. He had previously served as professor at Cleveland State University and Texas A & M International University. He truly loved what he did and enjoyed making an impact on his students. He created several classes along the way, his favorite being his Dark Side class, which delved into the dark side of interpersonal relationships. He was very accomplished in his field and had many research studies published in academic journals. He was a member of the National Communication Association and had won awards at the event for his research. He had even helped create a textbook. Paul was a loving husband, father, and friend. He was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed golfing and fishing. He also loved watching football, playing Wii Sports, particularly frisbee golf, and spending time with his family. He was a very special person; always there to lend a helping hand if you needed it. He was someone that if he considered you a friend, you were a friend for life. He had a larger than life personality and when he entered a room he made his presence known with his fantastic sense of humor and wit. Survivors are his wife, Susan; 4 children at home, Sarah, Zack, Alex, and Lily; his father, Earl (Linda) Madlock; his mother, Marjorie (Al) Morhidge; and 2 sisters, Sherry (Stuart) Emmons and Lisa (Stuart) Eke; other relatives and friends. The family will celebrate Pauls life privately. Memorials may be made to the family.