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Richard Scott "Richie" Maxwell

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MAXWELL,
RICHARD 'RICHIE' SCOTT
Ocala - Richard 'Richie' Scott Maxwell, 52 of Ocala. Florida passed away unexpectedly on August 21, 2017.
Richie was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on March 22, 1965 to Sharon Maxwell.
He graduated from Spruce Creek High School in Port Orange. Richie attended Daytona Beach Community College, Central Florida Community College, St. Petersburg College, Pikes Peak Community College, the Florida State Fire College, the National Fire Academy and FEMA's Emergency Management Institute. His state certifications include Emergency Medical Technician, Firefighter, Fire Officer, and Fire Instructor. His national certifications included Incident Safety Officer Instructor and Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor. Richie's career with Marion County Fire Rescue began as a Firefighter/EMT September 1985. He was promoted through the ranks of Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief, and assumed the duties of Deputy Fire Chief in 2005 until his retirement in 2013.
Richie was an avid NASCAR and Travis Tritt Fan. He loved music and enjoyed playing the guitar.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Maxwell.
He is survived by his sons, Christopher Maxwell and wife, Andrea, Bryce Maxwell and girlfriend, Kelly; and daughter, Breanna Maxwell; also brothers, Wade Maxwell and wife, Linda, Randolph Maxwell, and sisters, Deborah Maxwell Hancock and husband, James, and Donna Maxwell Ort and husband, Billy; several nephews and nieces, Daniel (Clarissa), JoLee, Lauren, Cody, Hannah, JoyAnn, Ryan, Billy, Bradley, cousins, and friends.
We will always carry your memory in our hearts. A private service will be held for the immediate family.

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

Published by Ocala Star-Banner from Aug. 29 to Sep. 1, 2017.

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Donnie Childs

September 5, 2017

My family and I have you and your family in our prayers

Roiann Bruno

September 1, 2017

I am so sorry for the loss of Richie it has been many many years .

Bob & Lisa Desmarais

September 1, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

J.Patrick and Linda Dolder

August 30, 2017

Ritchie you will be forever in our Hearts!

J. Patrick and Linda Dolder

August 30, 2017

Patrick and I are so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest condolences. The Maxwell Family have been our neighbors for 17 years. We will miss Ritchie. Patrick and I will continue to keep this precious family in our prayers. We Love you. ❤❤

Angie Sweeney

August 30, 2017

You were one of the good ones. I enjoyed knowing you. Be at peace we will take it from here.

Wade Maxwell

August 29, 2017

Wade Maxwell

August 29, 2017

Barbara ( Bobbi) Henderson ( Childs)

August 29, 2017

We are so sorry to hear of your loss.Our prayers are with you.Bobbi, Jim, Dan,John and David.

Donna Ort

August 29, 2017

Forever in our hearts.

Wade, Randolph, Debbie and Donna

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