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Benny Maxwell Obituary
Benny James Maxwell Sr. 66 of Phoenix, passed away on May 7, 2010. Benny was a United States Army Veteran. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 14th from 5-7 PM at Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary 719 N. 27th Ave. in Phoenix. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 14th at 10 AM at the Southern Avenue Missionary Baptist Church 1330 E. Southern Ave. Graveside services to follow at 1 PM at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona
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Memories and Condolences
for Benny Maxwell
Anna Gonzalez
April 12, 2024
Hello old friend! It is with a heavy heart today I learned you are no longer with us. I have thought about you & your family over the years and wondered how you have been. It's been years. I remember the bbqs, the fishing, the game nights. Nothing but fond memories. I'm sorry you are no longer with us & for your families lose. I will visit you at the cemetery when I'm in town.
R.I.P. DADDY I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU! KIM
KIMBERLY MAXWELL
May 31, 2011
Newest addition to Maxwell Family
Camari Carr
April 16, 2011
KIMBERLY MAXWELL
April 16, 2011
My heart is heavy as I sit here thinking of you today and always. I miss you so much!!
Marcellah, Michael, Makaylah, Michale & Makennah Maxwell
April 8, 2011
Michale
April 8, 2011
I miss you...everyday. You would be so proud of your grandbabies...they are all so amazing. You will always be one of the most amazing men I have had in my life.
I miss you and love you.
Mary Williams Eggleston
March 23, 2011
Happy B-Day uncle Benny I thought about you on your day. I love you and miss you so much.
February 10, 2011
I'll never stop thinking about you daddy. I can't stop crying, I can barely get up in the mornings. I love you so much daddy, and i miss you more then ever.
June 5, 2010
To my loving husband of 42 years and most loving papa. I will always cherish the years we had together. We had some good times and some bad times, but the good out-weight the bad. You will always be in my heart and my memory. Til we meet again Love Pat
SHIRLEY DIAS
June 1, 2010
Memorial Day Poem
Memorial Day
Of every year
The little valiant
Flags appear
On every fallen
Soldier's grave--
Symbol of what
Each died to save.
And we who see
And still have breath--
Are we no wiser
For their death?
brianna carr
May 23, 2010
to my papa
i will always love you and miss i will remember every thing you taught me
love brianna
Ruby jo Maxwell-Reed
May 19, 2010
To my family
The winds blow, the rain come dry leaves fall to earth. Seasons change as we all know and God seasoned Benny from head to toe. He was in time under heaven, for a purpose and a season and know that his work on earth is finished, he laborith not but rejoice unto the lord. Oh to my family whom I love dearly, no need for mourning be happy be cheery. The faces of gladness overwhelm the faces of saddness. Death, not lifes end but life begin. His body lay resting, his spirit most high. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, blessed is Benny because he trust. God cleanesed his soul from all sin, wrapped Benny in his arms and took him home with him.
I love you
written by: Ruby jo Maxwell-Reed
May 18, 2010
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Sister Ruby and Family
Ruby Maxwell
May 16, 2010
Sister Ruby and Family
Ruby Maxwell
May 16, 2010
Sister Ruby and Family
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Paul Abram
May 16, 2010
I had the great pleasure of knowing this wonderful man of God. I will miss him for a season, but one day I will see him again. It was better to have known him than never to meet him. Let us not forget his wife and family, for that is our charge now. Paul and Debbie Abram ( Pastor and Wife)
SOUTHERN AVENUE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
WITH LOVE THE MAXWELL FAMILY
May 16, 2010
Benny was so happy to see all of his family returning to Southern Avenue Missionary Baptist Church.
Thank you Reverend Abram and Pastor Paul for all the prayers and Love you and you're family has shown the Maxwell family through the years we love you.
May God keep you and Bless you and you're family always.
Mary Ann Eggleston
May 16, 2010
To my dear uncle you will be missed so much! You are so loved by your family and forever will be in our hearts and memories. I know you are resting in the arms of our Lord. Love You Always Mary Ann
BLESSING'S & WONDERFUL MEMORIES @ SAMBC
LOVE SHIRLEY
May 14, 2010
My brother Benny was so happy to see all of his family returning to Southern Avenue Missionary Baptist Church.
Thank you Reverend Abram and Pastor Paul for all the prayers and Love you have shown the Maxwell family.
May God keep you and Bless you and you're family always.
Joyce Coleman
May 13, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
margaret logan
May 13, 2010
I'm going to miss you
your cousin forever
Margaret.
Mary Huntsman
May 13, 2010
My dearest uncle Bennie, words alone can not express how much I will miss you, You have always been so dear to my heart, my fondest memories is when we where little and you would come visit us in Arkansas, I always enjoyed seeing you knowing you would givce us all that great big smile and funny personality, Arkansas will have more fishes now that you are gone, because you loved to come to Arkansas to fish. I will certainly miss you always tell grandma, grandpa, uncle water, uncle duck hello, until we met again. love your neice Mary Delora Huntsman mhuntsman @yahoo.com
May 13, 2010
Words can never express the way I fill: If it was not for Benny, and Pat I would not be the woman I am today. They took a young girl, and told me it was O.K. to grow up. My thoughts and prays are with you. You all are the family we never had. We love you with all our hearts.
David Brooks
Sarah Brooks
Sarita Brown
Jeffery Rhone II
Jewneva Rhone (Nikki)
Demetra Miles
DeAndrea Brooks
Mary Harton
May 13, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rudy Vick
May 13, 2010
Benny was my longtime friend. He was a great person. I will always have fond memories of Benny. My heartfelt sympathy to his family.
Rudy
SANDRA MAXWELL
May 13, 2010
REMEMBERING MY BIG BROTHER BENNY MAXWELL, WHO NEVER WANTED ME TO BE WITHOUT ANYTHING THAT I NEEDED, THE LOVE AND THE GRATITUDE WILL STAY WITH ME THE REMAINDER OF MY LIFE. IT HAS BEEN SO COMFORTING. MY BIG BROTHER ALWAYS HAD MY BACK. THE KISS I GAVE U ON YOUR BIRTHDAY ON UR CHEEK WILL ALWAYS BE THE MEMORY FRESH IN MY MIND AND BRING A SMILE TO MY FACE OF YOUR WONDERFUL LIFETIME THAT I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE. I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN. LOVE SANDRA MAXWELL
Aquanetta Taylor
May 13, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
LINDA SUMPTER
May 13, 2010
TO MY BROTHER BENNY, WORDS CAN NOT EXPRESS THE LOVE I HAVE FOR YOU SO I WILL NOT TRY. I WILL KEEP THEM IN MY HEART UNTIL I SEE YOU AGAIN. LOVE LINDA SUMPTER
MARVA MASK
May 13, 2010
TO MY UNCLE BENNY. IM STILL HAVING A HARD TIME ACCEPTING YOUR PASSING.IM TRYING TO FIND WAYS TO DEAL WITH IT AND I CANT. WHEN I THINK OF YOU I CANT HELP BUT CRY. I THINK OF THE TIMES WE SHARED EATING GRAPEFRUITS AND ASPARAGUS SOUP. WHEN WE FIRST MOVED TO ARIZONA YOU WERE THE FATHER IN OUR LIVES. MY DAD WAS STILL IN THE MILITARY BUT IT WAS U THAT STEPPED IN AS OUR FATHER AND CARED FOR US. I WILL NEVER FORGET THE MEMORIES WE HAD. I LOVE U SO MUCH AND ALWAYS WILL. TO MY AUNT PAT AND MY COUSINS, BENJI, MICHAEL AND KIM. MAY GOD BLESS U ALL AND KEEP U IN THIS TRYING TIME IN UR LIVES. I LOVE U ALL AND WE WILL B HERE FOR U THROUGH EVERY TEAR AND SMILE. LOVE ALWAYS, MARVA MASK A.K.A PUDD
May 13, 2010
To The Maxwell Family,
It was a privalege to care for Benny during his last days. He made me laugh and cry. He has left behind a wonderful family and I will miss him and all of you. There are some patients who are just unforgettable and he is and always will be one of them. The best to all of you.
Nan Wallin, RN
Bryan Webber
May 13, 2010
Sorry to hear about Ben, he was a good friend. Saved me one night in a strom.
Michale Maxwell
May 13, 2010
To My Family~
Benny was and will always be like a second father to me. He was always there to give his advice and support. He loved his family and especially adored his grandchildren. Benny would do anything for his grandchildren and family! And there was never a time that he couldn't give stats for any sporting event that was being talked about or watched!
Benny will be deeply missed by all of those whose lives he has touched. We will meet again, until then you will forever be in our hearts and we are sure that you are looking out for us all!
Love you.
Ke-Ani & Family
Ke-Ani Cook and Family
May 13, 2010
To my loving uncle Benny,
My memories will never fade of the most wonderful uncle the lord could have ever made. I find myself laughing at all the things you said to make me smile. So many memories of birthdays and sleepovers filled with love, laughter, and family at your house. You'll always be in my heart, your memory will never die. So I'll say goodbye for now, because this is not the end. I'll see you again in heaven where eternal life begins. I love you and you will be missed. I know you're smiling upon use all until we meet again. To my aunt Pat and family, you are all in my prayer's. I love you and may the lord bless you all.
You"ll always be in our hearts
ke-Ani Cook
May 12, 2010
Michael & Melissa White
May 12, 2010
Prayers to the Maxwell Family. May peace, memories, and love fill your home.
THE DIAS FAMILY
John & Shirley Dias
May 12, 2010
Dear Pat and family.
Know that our love and prayer's are with you forever. Benny will always be alive in our hearts. Having the memories of being a little girl, his baby sister. writing him letters when he was away in the military, being so excited when he came home on leave, then marrying my sister Pat and having a beautiful family whom he loved so dearly. We miss him so much, one day we will meet again. God Bless his family.
Johnny, Baby sister Shirley and Family.
Love, Love, Love.
Victor & Perla Montalvo
May 12, 2010
Pat,
Our hearts go out to you and your family. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. God bless you.
Daddy was so, so happy to see his name live on another generation. Benny James Maxwell lll, born Nov. 16th 2009. Love you Papa
Benny Maxwell Jr
May 12, 2010
Daddy loved the outdoors, and If he had it his way he would've lived outdoors. I love you Daddy
Benny Maxwell Jr.
May 12, 2010
All Daddy's grandchildren "We love you Papa
Benny Maxwell Jr.
May 12, 2010
Daddy, Daddy, Daddy! I miss you so much, and at times I don't know what to do. I wish you could just come back for a little while. I couldn't of had a better daddy nor could know one walk in your shoes. You were the first one I go to for anything "except" when I was scared and I run to momma first haha. Won't a day go bye in my life to where I won't think of you in some kind of way. I miss you so, so much "I love you Daddy". I'll be with you again someday, Benny James Maxwell Jr.
May 12, 2010
The Broken Chain
We little knew that morning,
God was going to call your name,
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone,
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you,
You are always by our side.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again
Virgil Fears
Zhanae Maxwell
May 12, 2010
Dear Papa,
You were the best grandpa ever. You taught me a lot over the years, you taught me how to fish. I loved it when you took us traveling to South Carolina and Louisiana. I loved it when you took us to Arkansas to see your sister Josie, it was so much fun. I remember when your sisters came over for your birthday and your anniversary, I had so much fun with everybody. I bet if you were here right now you would like this letter that I wrote you, I know you would hug me and tell me you love me. I remember when you took us to see your mom, dad and brother grave. I remember when you gave me an allowance every month. I remember when you use to tell me that Shirley and Ruby were my favorite aunts, well I love all of your sisters very much. Hey I still have the picture of you when you were little. I remember when I showed you my state project of Arkansas, you looked at it and said I did a good job. I got an A+ on my state project. I bet you would be happy that I got a good grade on my state project.
I miss you so much and I Love You!!
Love, Zhanae
Benny was so proud of his family being back together at SAMBC thought some photo's would be nice. To the entire maxwell family, Benny loved all.
SHIRLEY DIAS
May 12, 2010
Zhanae Maxwell
May 11, 2010
To papa
you were the best grandpa ever you taught me all over the years.
you taught me how to fish and i love when you took us traveling to south caroline and lousiana.I love it when you took us to Arkansas to see Josie it was so much fun. I remember when your sisters came to your birthday and anniversary. I had so much fun with everybody and I bet if you were here right now you would like this letter that i wrote you I know you would like it because you would hug me and tell me that you love me. I remember when you took us to see your mom, dad and brother's grave. I remember when you use to give me an allowance every month. I remember when you use to tell me that shirley and ruby were my favorite aunts well i love all of your sisters very much. hey I still have the picture of you when you were little. I remember when I showed you my state project of Arkansas you look at it and you say I did a good job. I got an a+ on my state project I bet you would be happy that I got a good grade on my state project.
I miss you so much and I love you
Love Zhanae maxwell
Zhanae maxwell
May 11, 2010
To papa
you were the best grandpa ever you taught me all over the years.
you taught me how to fish and i love when you took us traveling to south caroline and lousiana.I love it when you took us to Arkansas to see Josie it was so much fun. I remember when your sisters came to your birthday and anniversary. I had so much fun with everybody and I bet if you were here right now you would like this letter that i wrote you I know you would like it because you would hug me and tell me that you love me. I remember when you took us to see your mom, dad and brother's grave. I remember when you use to give me an allowance every month. I remember when you use to tell me that shirley and ruby were my favorite aunts well i love all of your sisters very much. hey I still have the picture of you when you were little. I remember when I showed you my state project of Arkansas you look at it and you say I did a good job. I got an a+ on my state project I bet you would be happy that I got a good grade on my state project.
I miss you so much and I love you
Love Zhanane maxwell
I love you Benny, and I will miss you so much. Thanks for being my loving brother. I know Mama, Daddy and Jesus were very happy to see you. Love, Love
Shirley Dias
May 11, 2010
Ruby jo Maxwell-Reed
May 11, 2010
To my beloved brother Benny
Early this morning as I arise, my heart was so heavy and yet still smiled. The sun glistened and filled the sky, I knew in my heart my brother whispered goodbye. No words can express the sun that I saw, transparent as pure gold whispering goodbye. The road was long with life trials he walk through, I'll miss you all and my love will never die. Love conquers all and again says hi. The sun has set on Benny's life. He stepped into eternity resting in the bosom of Jesus Christ. The sun glistened on a beautiful March day and danced for brother Benny in the month of May. I will miss you. With my whole heart, I LOVE YOU
written by: Ruby jo Maxwell-Reed
Yolanda Maxwell
May 11, 2010
To my beloved Uncle Benney,I will always remember how funny you were and how much you loved all of us. I will always share those memories with my children and let them know that they had a wonderful great uncle.
May 11, 2010
my beloved brother BENNY my childhood, teenage and adult buddy. I know in my heart that God love you we praised him together with tears of joy a family that prays together stays together we will see each other again in heaven one day. all my love to my sister inlaw pat,children and grands GOD bless and keep you all in his loving arms lea.
Crystal Gulley
May 11, 2010
To my wonderful Uncle. I will always remember you and love you.
May 11, 2010
Pat, please know that we are thinking of you and praying for you and your family in this time of sorrow. Are hearts are with you.
Theoda & Laurene Qualls
7406 Grange Hall Drive
Ft. Washington, MD 20744
SHIRLEY DIAS
May 11, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Carol Morse
May 10, 2010
My favorite memory is my first meeting. He said so you are Michale's mother... you have some sole. Good Right?! What a great man. He loved
all of you so much. My heart is with all of you. Celebrate his life.
Love, Carol Morse
Mary, Gracie
May 9, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Fears Crayton and Gracie Fears Horton
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