Maddox Lee Forson, 12, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at his home.

Maddox was born on January 31, 2011, in Liberty, the son of Marcus Lee Forson and Karissa Marie Sorensen.

Survivors include: his mother, Karissa Sorensen of Richmond; brother, Lane Mykel Forson of Richmond; two sisters, Brooklyn Sturgeon of Carrollton, and Layla Simmons of Warrensburg; maternal grandparents, Lisa Sorensen, and Ken Sorensen, both of Richmond; several aunts, uncles, cousins, classmates, and friends also survive.

He was preceded in death by his father and his paternal grandparents.

Maddox was a 6 ^th grader at the Richmond Middle School who enjoyed football and wrestling.  He was always smiling, liked to joke around, everybody's friend, and enjoyed helping others.  Maddox loved video games, loved all animals, and he was good with other children, even with babies.  He was a gentle giant who loved pizza and pancakes.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either the Maddox Lee Forson Memorial Fund or the Humane Society of Ray County.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Richmond First Baptist Church, with visitation beginning at 12:00 P.M., with services to follow at 2:00 P.M.  Inurnment will be at a later date in Bethel Cemetery, south of Polo.  Please remember to share your memories of Maddox with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .