Hours after battling a series of arson fires, Eaton, Ind. Firefighter Jay C. Maddy died on May 23, according to a statement by the volunteer fire company.
He was rushed to Ball Memorial Hospital around 11 p.m. on Friday, approximately 16 hours after the fires occurred. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.
A juvenile and an 18-year-old male have since been arrested in connection with the 17 fires set on May 22.
Maddy leaves behind a wife and two children.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
Funeral Information
Visitation for Firefighter Maddy will be held Thursday, May 29 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Eaton Elementary School, 200 NE. Union St., Eaton, Ind.
Funeral services for will be held Friday, May 30 at noon at the Delta High School, 3400 E. St. Rd. 28, Muncie, Ind.
Memorials may be directed to his family, 420 S. Ft. Wayne Ave. #76B, Eaton, Indiana, 47338.
Pitman-Richman Funeral Home 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton is handling arrangements.
