Rev. Donald J. Maddux

The Rev. Donald J. Maddux of Shelton died at home with his family on November 10, 2024, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Born August 27, 1938, in Longview to Delbert and Daisy (Slagle) Maddux, he grew up on the family's small farm at the edge of Castle Rock. He graduated from Castle Rock High School, Lower Columbia College, and Oregon State University with a degree in agriculture. He had planned to teach agriculture but was called to ministry in the Episcopal Church.

He helped found St. Matthew's Church in Castle Rock, attended The General Seminary in New York, and was ordained a deacon...