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Edward Maxwell Obituary
96, of Louisville died Monday, February 13, 2017 at Jefferson Place.
He was a native of South Boston, VA, served as a medical officer in the US Public Health Service in World War II, was a member of Fourth Presbyterian Church and a longtime choir member. He was the former chief of Radiology at Audubon Hospital and the old St. Joseph's Infirmary, was a Fellow of the American College of Radiology and was a former member of the AMA and JCMS.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ethelyn LeGrand Jones Maxwell; parents, Columbus Wirt Maxwell and Evelyn Nisbet Maxwell; and sister, Betty Maxwell.
He is survived by his children, Edward N. Maxwell, Jr., MD (Nancy Lee) of Lexington, KY, Betsy Maxwell, Kenneth L. Maxwell, James H. Maxwell. MD (Susan) of Greensboro, NC, Nancy M. Hanna (Bill), and Margaret A. Maxwell of Richmond, KY; sister, Louise Worth; grandchildren, Jennie Hale (Jason), Christopher, Dr. Matthew (Sara), Ryan, Clay and Leigh Maxwell, Colin and Will Hanna; and great grandchildren, Georgia and Ari Hale, Wesley, Caroline and Maggie Maxwell.
His memorial service will be held at Noon on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Fourth Presbyterian Church 3016 Preston Hwy. Visitation will be after 10 a.m. at the church.
Memorial gifts may be made to Fourth Presbyterian Church or MUSCL 1207 Hart Avenue Louisville, KY 40213.
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Kelly Ranvier Durham
July 5, 2017
I am so very sorry about Dr. Maxwell, Sr. I have been out of state traveling for several months and just became aware of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Maxwell, Jr., and the entire family.
Maryanne Shipley Vaught
February 22, 2017
Jimmy, Siblings, Grandchildren & great grandchildren:
I am saddened to see the passing of Dr. Maxwell.
I have many fond memories of both Dr. & Mrs. Maxwell from Fourth Church and my youth.
I pray you all receive comfort and peace from your
own memories and the knowledge that he is now at peace. He was a tremendous asset to his church
and community. May God Bless you all.
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