James Ray Maddox 10 was born 12 June 1933 at Parkersburg, West Virginia , the second child of George William 9 and Laura Estella (Robbins) Maddox. James lived with his parents in Ravenswood, Jackson County, West Virginia. In 1943 George, Laura and James moved to Barlow, Washington County, Ohio.
James served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict, is South Korea. He entered the army on 30 July 1953 and was discharged on 2 June 1955. He was assigned to the United Nations Command, Armistice Commission. His service number was 52345665. James was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by General Carter for his service in Korea.
James returned to Washington County, Ohio and he married Esther Ann “Betty” Wise on 18 June 1955, in Belpre, Washington County, Ohio. They were married at the St. Marks United Methodist Church by Rev. Harrison.
James worked for the Union Carbide Company, Washington County, Ohio, as Clerk of the Board of Education for the Warren Local School District, Vincent, Washington County, Ohio and as Secretary Treasurer for the Bartlett Farmers Bank, Washington County, Ohio. James retired from the bank on 30 June 1995. His wife, Esther Ann “Betty” (Wise) Maddox worked for the Warren Local School District, at Warren High School as the Secretary to the District Librarian, she retired on 1 June 1991. Both James and Esther reside at their home in Barlow, Washington County, Ohio.