MADDOX, Daniel S. Of Washington Township passed away September 30, 2014 after an extended illness. He was born September 18, 1927 in Muncie, Indiana. Dan proudly served in the US Navy during WWII.
He was hired by the Sunbeam Corporation, relocating to a variety of cities during his employ. The family moved to Dayton in 1969 when he accepted a job at Huffy Corporation. He founded The Maddox Co., a manufacturer's rep agency in 1975, also owning Enerpro Distributing Co. in Columbus, Ohio and Products Marketing Group in Dayton. In 1989 Dan founded a manufacturing business, designing and producing outdoor fire pits and controls for gas log fireplaces. This company became Hearth Products Controls, (HPC) in 2001. During this time he served on the board and as president of Hearthmaster Association (HPBA). He sold HPC in 2010 to the perfect person and the business has thrived. Dan's vision of fire and water in an outdoor fire pit materialized and won awards for best outdoor hearth product and best in show during the 2013 HPBA convention. He and Connie enjoyed traveling the world together. He was a member of Normandy Church and Dayton Country Club.
Dan was preceded in death by his first wife, Marge, his mother Laura Clark, and his brother Byron Clark.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years Connie, his daughters Karen Huffman (Michael Dunipace) and Kim (Steve) Dietz, grandchildren, and great grandchildren; his stepdaughters Cindy Sheley and Susan Sheley and a grandson Trent. Final resting place will be in David's Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Dan's memory to The Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, Ohio 45420. On line condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
Published in Dayton Daily News on Oct. 5, 2014
He was hired by the Sunbeam Corporation, relocating to a variety of cities during his employ. The family moved to Dayton in 1969 when he accepted a job at Huffy Corporation. He founded The Maddox Co., a manufacturer's rep agency in 1975, also owning Enerpro Distributing Co. in Columbus, Ohio and Products Marketing Group in Dayton. In 1989 Dan founded a manufacturing business, designing and producing outdoor fire pits and controls for gas log fireplaces. This company became Hearth Products Controls, (HPC) in 2001. During this time he served on the board and as president of Hearthmaster Association (HPBA). He sold HPC in 2010 to the perfect person and the business has thrived. Dan's vision of fire and water in an outdoor fire pit materialized and won awards for best outdoor hearth product and best in show during the 2013 HPBA convention. He and Connie enjoyed traveling the world together. He was a member of Normandy Church and Dayton Country Club.
Dan was preceded in death by his first wife, Marge, his mother Laura Clark, and his brother Byron Clark.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years Connie, his daughters Karen Huffman (Michael Dunipace) and Kim (Steve) Dietz, grandchildren, and great grandchildren; his stepdaughters Cindy Sheley and Susan Sheley and a grandson Trent. Final resting place will be in David's Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Dan's memory to The Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, Ohio 45420. On line condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
Published in Dayton Daily News on Oct. 5, 2014
MADDOX, Daniel S. Of Washington Township passed away September 30, 2014 after an extended illness. He was born September 18, 1927 in Muncie, Indiana. Dan proudly served in the US Navy during WWII.
He was hired by the Sunbeam Corporation, relocating to a variety of cities during his employ. The family moved to Dayton in 1969 when he accepted a job at Huffy Corporation. He founded The Maddox Co., a manufacturer's rep agency in 1975, also owning Enerpro Distributing Co. in Columbus, Ohio and Products Marketing Group in Dayton. In 1989 Dan founded a manufacturing business, designing and producing outdoor fire pits and controls for gas log fireplaces. This company became Hearth Products Controls, (HPC) in 2001. During this time he served on the board and as president of Hearthmaster Association (HPBA). He sold HPC in 2010 to the perfect person and the business has thrived. Dan's vision of fire and water in an outdoor fire pit materialized and won awards for best outdoor hearth product and best in show during the 2013 HPBA convention. He and Connie enjoyed traveling the world together. He was a member of Normandy Church and Dayton Country Club.
Dan was preceded in death by his first wife, Marge, his mother Laura Clark, and his brother Byron Clark.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years Connie, his daughters Karen Huffman (Michael Dunipace) and Kim (Steve) Dietz, grandchildren, and great grandchildren; his stepdaughters Cindy Sheley and Susan Sheley and a grandson Trent. Final resting place will be in David's Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Dan's memory to The Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, Ohio 45420. On line condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
Published in Dayton Daily News on Oct. 5, 2014
He was hired by the Sunbeam Corporation, relocating to a variety of cities during his employ. The family moved to Dayton in 1969 when he accepted a job at Huffy Corporation. He founded The Maddox Co., a manufacturer's rep agency in 1975, also owning Enerpro Distributing Co. in Columbus, Ohio and Products Marketing Group in Dayton. In 1989 Dan founded a manufacturing business, designing and producing outdoor fire pits and controls for gas log fireplaces. This company became Hearth Products Controls, (HPC) in 2001. During this time he served on the board and as president of Hearthmaster Association (HPBA). He sold HPC in 2010 to the perfect person and the business has thrived. Dan's vision of fire and water in an outdoor fire pit materialized and won awards for best outdoor hearth product and best in show during the 2013 HPBA convention. He and Connie enjoyed traveling the world together. He was a member of Normandy Church and Dayton Country Club.
Dan was preceded in death by his first wife, Marge, his mother Laura Clark, and his brother Byron Clark.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years Connie, his daughters Karen Huffman (Michael Dunipace) and Kim (Steve) Dietz, grandchildren, and great grandchildren; his stepdaughters Cindy Sheley and Susan Sheley and a grandson Trent. Final resting place will be in David's Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Dan's memory to The Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, Ohio 45420. On line condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
Published in Dayton Daily News on Oct. 5, 2014
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