James Alan Maxfield

James Alan "Jim" Maxfield, 74, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on September 28, 2023, at his home surround by his family. Born in Fort Wayne, Jim was the son of the late O.W. "Pete" and Helen Maxfield. He graduated from Leo High School and attended Purdue University. Jim started working for Scherer and Maxfield at a young age with his father Pete. He continued working there and had the opportunity to purchase the business and now Scherer and Maxfield is a third generation business. Jim loved being in public, talking and making conversation with others. He also enjoyed watching sports, and collecting the items that had his interest. Jim loved his family and cherished his grandchildren. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Judy Maxfield; children Joe Maxfield, Jason (Kara) Maxfield; Sally (Dillian) Eicher; grandchildren, Brayden, Faith, Barrett, Briann, Sullivan, Jack; and sisters, Jyl (Ken) Norr, Julie (Tom) Gearhart, and Jayne (Michael) Heller. A Celebration of Jim's Life will be 11 am to 3 pm, Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Crossview Church, 12532 Grabill Road, Grabill. Memorials may be made to Cancer Services of NE Indiana. FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services is handling arrangements.