Milton B Maddux

Milton Maddux, of keen intellect, abounding curiosity, and adventurous spirit, started a new journey Saturday, March 26, 2016. He was born to Depression Era parents who helped instill in him the rigorous values and high standards that helped guide Milt throughout his life. He was by nature a tinkerer; he could fix anything and turned this skill into a tool maker profession that served him well. And he had a wanderlust. Whether the next frontiers were mental or geographic he was always an eager explorer. He started his greatest venture when he married Janet Perry, whom he met through the Dayton YMCA hiking club. She shared his wanderlust spirit. He flew the two of them in his single engine airplane to a Mexican honeymoon, and together they crossed the country 31 times in their 1978 silver Avion RV, also 4 times by private small plane, as well as extended trips to South and Central America, Europe, and Russia.

They also found time to raise two daughters, instilling in them their love for travel and adventure. Milton was a devoted father, delighted to have daughters, and strongly stressed the importance of education and being a responsible, conscientiousness person.

You could have seen Milt riding his bicycle through the streets of his Naples RV Club Resort, cruising the back roads of Ohio farm towns in search of the next best cafe, flying into small airports, kicking tires with other pilots, or shifting through screws in flea market tool shops across the country. He really enjoyed people, and his friends really enjoyed him.

He is survived by his two daughters, Donna Maddux (David) and Diane DiBenedetto, two grandchildren Vinny and Marissa, and his late in life companion, Lilly Wright.

He lived his life with honor, integrity and compassion. He was a good father and we will miss him. Godspeed Dad, we'll see you in the next adventure. Thanks for all the lessons learned this time around…


A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. The family appreciates all your kind thoughts and condolences.


Mom's favorite quote, which we plan to put on their tombstone:

"Life's journey is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting 'Holy Cow, What a ride!'"