James "Max" Maxwell

James "Max" Maxwell obituary, Chacahoula, LA

James "Max" Maxwell

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4511 West Park Avenue, Gray, LA 70359

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James Maxwell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Samart Funeral Home of Houma - Bayou Blue on Feb. 18, 2026.
James "Max" Maxwell, a native of Florida and a resident of Chacahoula, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at the age of 84.

Max enjoyed the great outdoors, fishing and hunting. His greatest pleasure was spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Verret Maxwell; sons, Nicholas Maxwell and Mathew Maxwell; 3 grandchildren; stepchildren, Errol Malbrough (Tammy), Case Malbrough (Debbie) and Glen Malbrough (Toni); step-grandchildren, Mason, Brock (Kayli), Quinn, Lacie, Angel and Alexis; step-great-grandsons, Oliver and Liam; brother, John Layden Jr.; and 2 nieces.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Beer; sister, Margie.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Samart Funeral Home (4511 West Park Ave., Gray) from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM. A religious service will begin at 5:30 PM.

The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of Thibodaux Regional Medical Center.

Online condolences can be given at www.samartfuneralhome.com

Samart Funeral Home of Houma, 4511 West Park Ave, Gray has been entrusted with handling his arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

21

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma, West Park

4511 West Park Avenue, Gray, LA 70359

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Feb

21

Service

5:30 p.m.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma, West Park

4511 West Park Avenue, Gray, LA 70359

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.