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William Maxey Obituary
William Louis "Lou" Maxey
Nov. 4, 1940 - Oct. 25, 2020
DECATUR - William Louis "Lou" Maxey, 79, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Private family visitation and services will be held on Wednesday (11-11-2020), at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL.
Lou was born on November 4, 1940 in Kinmundy, IL, the son of James Burdette and Vera (Morris) Maxey. He married Barbara Ann Gentry on September 26, 1959 in Kinmundy, IL.
Memorials in Lou's name may go to the Shriners Hospital for Children.
Lou was with the Decatur Fire Department for 35 years and retired as Battalion Chief at station #1. He had a variety of jobs, played basketball, was a basketball referee, special education swimming coach, enjoyed fishing and hunting with his hunting dogs, Bluegrass music, riding motorcycles, playing ping-pong at the firehouse, and was an avid Cardinals fan. Lou was a 32nd degree Mason, Ansar Shriner, and played in the Oriental band.
Lou is survived by his wife Barbara, daughter Anita Maxey Bridge and husband Scott of Decatur, IL, son Martin Louis Maxey and wife Janet of Mt. Zion, IL, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Lou was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Charles Bassett and James Morris Maxey. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family in care of Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes at www.brintlingerandearl.com.
Memories and Condolences
for William Maxey
Richard carter
November 5, 2023
Many nights at the fireman´s stag I battle with chief maxey at the poker table. Them were great times.
Gerald D.
November 21, 2020
2020Nov21
RIP
Susan Gambill
November 13, 2020
Prayers to the family. Louie was a great guy
Bill Steenblock
November 12, 2020
Louie U were one of the best.
Richard Carter
November 11, 2020
What a great person to have known. My we see each other again
Beverly Sefton Kraus
November 11, 2020
I was shocked to hear about Lou passing. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers
Les Albert
November 11, 2020
Lou was a good man. I was assigned to him on my first fire. He taught me well. He had a big influence on a lot of people. Thank you, Louie.
Anna (Brown) Armstrong
November 11, 2020
My sincere sympathy to the Maxey Family. I have many fond memories of the events and parades we enjoyed together as Shriners. Love and peace, Anna.
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