Photos - The Middle Years

Tony graduation from High School, Cape Cod 1969

Jesse, Joyce, Janis (Michael and Robert's mom) and Tony 1970

Introducing a new generation to the Maddux family, Michael Louis Maddux, 1970

Jesse entertaining a baby Michael. Jesse was eagerly honing and crafting
his new grandfather skills

Yes, we color coordinated our clothes on purpose.  Jesse and Michael

Jesse proudly holding a Striped Bass.  The only thing he
liked holding more was one of his grandchildren.

A young Michael and Jesse going for a walk.  1972

.....a very long walk!

Jesse and Joyce in 1975 for their Silver 25th Anniversary

Jesse loving his beautiful wife

A brand new attachment to Jesse's arm, Robert Henry Maddux,
his second grandson, 1975

Ready to go disco dancing. "Man, I sure love these new polyester clothes!" 

Jesse as head lifeguard of the backyard pool

Jesse's entire family in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Left to Right: Carol, Claudi, Almira, Mark,
Norman, Pat, Jesse, Flossie, Maudie and Ernest Maddux. 1969

The entire Maddux Clan in Polar Bluff, Missouri.  Jesse's Mom and Dad, brother
and sisters, in-laws and out-laws.  1975

All dressed up to take Joyce out on a date

Robert, Jesse and Michael with the newest addition to the family, Summer Lea Maddux. 1981

Great smiles are easy with Grandpa Jesse

Summers first birthday, 1982

Maddux family in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Left to Right:  Claudi, Carol,
Almira, Pat, Maudie, Mark, Mark, Ernest, Norman, Jesse. 1983

Nana and Pop with Summer next to the grandfather clock

Who wants to go water skiing again?" Folsom Lake, 1985

The grandchildren's new ride, a Winnebago, 1985

Pat, Jesse and their mom Maudie.  1986

Tony, Joyce and Jesse at Michael and Michelle's wedding, 1994. We still clean up pretty!

Michael and Michelle, July 2011

Summer, Rob and Jesse

Joyce, Jesse, Tony and Jannye at Tony's house for the "secret" 50th Anniversary party. 2000

Joyce, Jesse, and Summer at Tony's house for the 50th Anniversary party. 2000

Kenny Agard, Iko, Joyce, Jesse, Miyoko and George

Amos Griffin, Joyce, Hediko Griffin and Jesse 

Yes, we were surprised by our Golden 50th Anniversary Party.  We thought we were coming over for a BBQ. Would have worn better clothes had we known. "Cheers!"

Jesse's Birthday Party - amazing how the years fly by!