James M. Maxwell

James Milton (Jim) Maxwell, 97, of Shelbyville IN went home to be with Jesus on Monday January 13, 2025. He passed at home with many of his loving family surrounding him.
Jim was born first on August 27, 1927, followed 5 minutes later by his twin brother, Frank Husted Maxwell. They were the 1st & 2nd children born at home in Liberty IN to James M Maxwell, Sr. & Carolyn Elizabeth Young. Having twins was such a rarity in their small town, that school was dismissed for the day!
He was preceded in death by his parents, his twin brother, his sister Marilyn (George) Dragoo.
Jim is survived by his wife of almost 77 years, Margaret (Sexton) Maxwell. They were married on February 29, 1948, Leap Year Day!
Other survivors are 3 children - Marsha (Greg) Mings, Greg (Julie) Maxwell, Diana Cameron (Richard, deceased)
10 Grandchildren – Tammy Hercamp ( Dayle Eskridge), Sam (Nikki) Maxwell, Brian (Tara) Mings, Jeff Mings, Shannon (Rodney) Copeland, Courtney (Joe) Sherwood, Ashley (Brad) Kohut, Lisa (Kevin Sheets) Smith, Ryan (Rusty) Frauhger, Farah (Matt) Swaim.
24 Great Grandchildren – Justin McCrory, Andrew, Audrey, Harrison & Hannah Mings, Jackson, Ellison & Harrison Maxwell, Madelon Maschmeier & Lincoln Mings, Jameson, Lochlan & Adelyn Brown, Stella & Ada Sherwood, Clark & Vivian Kohut, Taylor (Shelby) Smith, Skylar Smith, Gunnar & Alex Frauhiger, Eve, Cece & Lola Swaim. Bo, Ava & Cash Copeland.
1 Great Great Grandchild Michaela (Maurice II) Green; 1 Great Great Great Grandchild Maurice Green III; 1 sister Stephanie Sappingfield;
Many many nieces and nephews that he loved so much.
Jim & Margaret attended Rushville Church of Christ, where he was an Elder Emeritus and served on many boards. Jim was drafted into the US Army in December, 1945, just after WWII ended. He was stationed at Camp Hood (now Ft Hood) in Texas. In 1951he started his career with Moorman Mfg Co. out of Quincy IL. He retired on Jan 1, 1989 as a District Sales Manager.
He became a Real Estate Agent in Rushville IN and enjoyed that career for 10 years. He also enjoyed the game of golf!
James Milton & Frank Husted were difficult names to pronounce ~ so they became 'Mickey' & 'Hooty'
Being raised on a farm in Union Co IN he learned his work ethic. He attended elementary school in Liberty and still remembers that in February 1933 he was the 'band leader' for his first grade class. He had a flour sack for a hat. In leading, he was to make the sign of a triangle for 3 beats and a square for 4! They were performing for the local D.A.R. meeting and when he walked in he could hear his grandmother, Harriet Stuart, say 'Isn't he darling' While in high school Jim was a 'yell leader', along with 1 other gal (remember it was a small town/school)
Dad & Mom (also a twin) met at a dance at the Club Rendevous on St. Rd. 44 in Connersville IN in the fall of 1947. Dad danced with her twin, Margie, first. Aunt Margie came back and said 'that Mickey Maxwell is a great dancer'! So, Mom flirted, sending a smile his way, and soon he came to ask her to dance. That was the beginning of a 77 year relationship!
Funeral Services with Military Honors will be 11 AM Friday January 17, 2025 at Todd Funeral Centre in Rushville with Jim Coyle and George Huff, and the Rushville American Legion Honor Guard presiding. Burial will follow at Rushville's East Hill Cemetery. Friends are welcome at 9:30 AM at the funeral home. Memorials made be made to the Rushville Church of Christ 627 W. 11th St Rushville, IN 46173. Please light a candle and share your condolences with the family at www.ToddFuneralHome.com
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