"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." – Psalm 23

Our dearest beloved and wonderful son, Chauncey Deon Madison passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, after dealing with an illness. Affectionately known as "Deon" or "St. Lou", he was born on May 6, 1984, in Petersburg, Virginia to his devoted mother, Linda Madison Scott (Anthony Bo Scott-stepfather) and his father, Chauncy Woodson.

Deon was preceded in death by his grandmother, Pearl Madison White; grandfather, Willie Lee White whom he affectionately called "Papa"; great grandmother, Alice J. Madison; cousins, Thomas "Mickey" Madison and William Parham; three uncles, John Henry Madison, Charles "Frog" Madison and David L. Madison; and one aunt, Inez Parham.

Deon was a proud graduate of Petersburg High School, Class of 2002 "Go Waves". He enjoyed dressing up, he had a thing for shoes, and loved music. Deon's smile was infectious. He loved to laugh and he had a sweet demeanor. He will be tremendously missed by his family and friends.

Deon is survived by his devoted mother, Linda Madison Scott; four brothers, Edward Tony Madison, Tyreese Scott, Daquan Gholson and Dee Carter; devoted aunt, Rose Madison who loved him dearly; two great aunts, Evelyn M. Reese (Milton) and Carolyn M. Nickerson (Jeff); devoted cousins, Wayne Madison (Jamese), Linwood Madison, Maurice Madison,  Deondra Madison, KeKe Reese, LaKimberly Pratcher and TaKelia Mills who were all raised together like brothers and sisters; and a host of other relatives and many dear friends.

A Special thanks to Colonia Heights Health Care and his 5th Ward and 3rd Ward Family.

Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. Orville Lewis, Jr., eulogist. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.

J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page or click here to view: https://vimeo.com/event/5918555?fl=so&fe=fs