Charles Dennis Maxwell

Charles Dennis Maxwell obituary

Charles Dennis Maxwell

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Charles Maxwell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home - Centralia on Aug. 26, 2025.

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Charles Dennis "Denny" Maxwell, 67 of Centralia passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the University Hospital in Columbia.

Family and friends are invited to Denny's Life Celebration, 7:00 PM Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home in Centralia.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Denny was born on January 23. 1958, in Thompson, the son of Clyde and Billie (Shire) Maxwell.

Denny worked for many years for Harper Plumbing.

He loved to fish, spend time around campfires, being outdoors, working in the garden, and he truly loved his grandchildren.

Denny is survived by his son, Jeremy Maxwell and fiancé Rebekah Wooldridge; grandchildren, Jorga Maxwell, Athena Maxwell, Weston Wooldridge, Oaklynn Wooldridge, Wrenley "Twister" Maxwell; nieces, DeAnn Mitchell (Mike), Lisa Lewis (Todd); numerous great-nieces and nephews. Special friends Terry and Debbie Harper.

Denny was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Rodger Maxwell and Pamela Boyer.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

3

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home

104 S. Collier, Centralia, MO 65240

Send Flowers

Sep

3

Funeral service

7:00 p.m.

Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home

104 S. Collier, Centralia, MO 65240

Send Flowers