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Ernest Maxey Obituary
January 4, 2014
Ernest Edward Maxey was a native Floridian born in Fort Myers to Lillie and Charles Maxey on March 16, 1931. He grew up in Tice, FL and graduated Ft. Myers High School in 1949. He was on the Green Wave football team. Ernest retired from FPL after 35 years. After retirement he enjoyed traveling, gardening and continued his life long love of music, singing and playing his harmonica. He is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Patricia, and by son, Glen (Chody) Maxey in 2012. Surviving are his children, Gregory (Jeanie) Maxey, Telisa Schwinghamer , Tara (Arpad) Szoboszlay, Jennifer (Richard) Doeberl; grandchildren, Gregory, Ernest II, Nicole, Lane and Chane Maxey, Jeremy, Joshua, Justin Schwinghamer, Jenna Gilreath, Katalin Szoboszlay, Lyndsay and Wesley Wood, and Matthew Doeberl; great-grandchildren, Lucy, Oliver, Kaleb, Kaylee, Jacob, Kinsley, Abigail and Lillie. Arrangements are private. Donations to Hope Hospice.
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Dale, Debbie & Joe Estes
January 11, 2014
Our deepest sympathies for the entire family. We love you and pray for you.
Jane Jackson and Family
January 9, 2014
Our loving prayers are sent to you all. I know there is a celebration in heaven with so many of our dear relatives. Know that we all will meet in Christ's loving arms in time!
Velvet Huffmaster
January 9, 2014
My heart goes out to all of you. It is so hard to love and lose those special people in our lives, Parents, grandparents and friends. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. God be with you all.
Therese Gamble
January 8, 2014
My family and I send our loving prayers to Mr. Maxey's dear family.
Wesley Wood
January 8, 2014
Grandpa is in a better place with grandma and Uncle Chody. I grew up having him around my whole life, now he's gone. I love and miss you grandpa.
Lyndsay and Lillie Wood
January 8, 2014
He was the first man I ever loved. The best dad and grandpa any person could ever ask for. He supported my decisions no matter what and I loved him for that. I was also very happy that he got to see Lillie grow up even if it was a short time. He will be missed very much.
Gayla Lawrence
January 8, 2014
Prayers to the family. I love ya'll. Uncle Ernest is already sitting at the dinner table in Heaven, waiting on Aunt Pat to serve his plate. He has missed her and is finally with her.
Pat Huffnaster
January 8, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family
Geri and Bud Gay
January 8, 2014
Special love and prayers for all of you. We loved him and will miss him too. Aunt Geri and Uncle Bud.G
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