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James Maxwell Obituary
James Maxwell, 63, passed away peacefully on Jan. 6, 2009 with family and friends by his side.
Jim was a passionate, wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, father figure to many and friend to all. He was a giving man with a big heart, who always made us laugh. He will be greatly missed.
Jim retired from Roadway Express in 2006 with 25 years service.
Preceded in death by wife of 44 years, Marcia; great-grandmother, Ruth Holland; parents, Robert and Jean Maxwell; and brother, Robert Maxwell, Jr.; he is survived by daughters, Melinda Barry, Kim (Vince) Ickes, Shawn (John) Inch, Lisa Maxwell, and Sheri Maxwell; 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Marilyn, Penny, Terry and Tom.
Special thanks to AGMC Floor 5400 for their loving care.
Memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 10 at Akron Christian Reformed Church, 2545 Newton St., Akron 44312. Family and friends will be received at 2 p.m. with service at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Maxwell
October 23, 2009
I miss you pretty one ..... yes I've been staying out of the left lane and wearing my seat belt ....it won't be the same without you two this Christmas....I plan on making you to the angels on my Christmas tree ....please watch over us and keep Jordan and Brooke safe....
I had a dream that you to were at the fair riding the roller coasters ha ha ..:)I hope you two are having a great time in heaven I love you and mom with everything in my heart and soul xoxo
I love you
~ Your Diane
Sheri Maxwell
March 22, 2009
DAD its so unfair!!! i miss you soooo much!!!! why did we have to lose both you and mom?? im trying to do my best at taking care of my three brats!! they really miss you too!! not a day goes by that i dont think about you and mom!! i hope you guys are happy together again!!! i love you sooo much!!! give mom a kiss for me!!!
LOVE , YOUR BABYGIRL
SHERI
BRANDI, JERRY, SALEENA, STONE & SUNNI NANGLE
March 5, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDPA!! MISS YOU MORE THAN EVER, AND I THINK ABOUT YOU AND GINNY EVERYDAY! I HOPE YOU GUYS ARE LIVING THE DREAM UP THERE! WHILE I'M STUCK DOWN HERE IN THIS FOLSOM PRISON!! LOL LOVE YOU SOOOOOO MUCH KISSES AND HUGS, A BUSHEL AND A PECK AND A HUG AROUND THE NECK!! XOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Charles Lowe
January 17, 2009
I've known Jim for four years as a fellow truck driver and friend. We met at the South Vienna Fuel Mart and he will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts go out to his family and friends.
MICHELLE & CODY RICHARDS
January 16, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Bill James
January 13, 2009
To the Maxwells
I knew Jim for nine years as he always stopped into Fuel Mart in South Vienna and we always talked about football as he always picked on my cowboys and we would talk about his beloved Raiders. He was a good man and will be sorely missed. My best to the family.
Tom&Elaine Fisher
January 13, 2009
To the Maxwell family.I worked with Jim at Roadway.What A geat guy,He always had A smile on his face and was friendly to everyone.I will miss him as a good friend.May God bless and look after your family.
Renee' Hilton
January 12, 2009
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. He was always such a nice guy to talk to when I would see him on my walks. I cannot imagine what you are all going through, but I hope the upcoming months bring much needed joy and happiness.
linda poulson
January 11, 2009
sherri and family,the first time i met you i knew we were going to be freinds, i dont know what to say,i know what you are going through my parents have been gone since the early 90s,know matter how you look at it it hurts,but the one thing that you have to remember is that your mom and dad is together and happy and not in pain nomore,and looking down on all of you,he knew that you and your other siblings are going to be fine on this earth without him,he was lonely and had to go home with the love of his life to be happy again,so dont be sad because your mom and dad is at peace now,they are watching over you all and knowing you all will be alright ,you have the loved of each other any the courage to go on, it will always hurt,but just think of all the memories that you have and smile and they will know that you all will be alright until you met each other again,sherri i am here for all of you if need be. i love ya
shawn inch
January 10, 2009
Dad I just wanted you to know that I have a song that makes me think of you its by Luther Vantros If I could dance with my father again.it reminds me of you because I know you wanted to dance with mom again and I know you are now.I will never forget what wonderful parents you were and I know I will see you again you both are our angels now looking after us.Ill never forget you both .And Ill love you both forever and ever Shawn
stevie westfall
January 10, 2009
Dear Maxwell family,I am very sorry to hear the news,your parents were very sweet people and I know it must be so hard on all of you to loose them,stay strong for eachother and know no matter hard hard it may seem at times god will see you through this.
Deborah White
January 10, 2009
Mindy and Family our prayers are with you and all the family at this time. Jim could always make a room come alive with laughter no mater what the mood we enjoyed seeing him at the white wedding and all of you we are out of town and are sorry we couldnt come Bob and Debbie White
Dorothy Lucien
January 10, 2009
"The Maxwell Girls" I know how much your mom and dad were loved and loved each other ..all I can say is how lucky you guys were to have such caring parents.
I am thinking of all of you and send my sincere sympathy.
Cindi always felt like your mom and dad made her one of the "bunch" It always warmed my heart too. Stay Close ..be there for each other !
Love to all of you
Dorothy
Marty and Linda Leymon
January 10, 2009
Shawn,
May the Lord bless you and keep you and your family strong during this difficult time. God does things sometimes that only he can make sense of, it is up to us to trust him and later realize that he has a plan for everything he does. Your Dad was a wonderful man, with a great spirit and a great sense of humor. The Lord will have much for him to do as his journey continues in Heaven. God Bless, The Leymon's
Melissa Daugherty/ Maxwell
January 10, 2009
OOH GIRLS... I've sat here for days with a heavy heart for all 5 of you, and the rest of our big BUNCH... I so can't find words but only tears for the pain that you and your families had to face in these past 9 monthes...(I love you all ) Your daddy was wonderful and mom was a blessing to us all too, and now they are together watching you and yours from above.. oxoxoxox
Lori Jolly
January 10, 2009
Sheri and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family. I wish we could have been closer to you during these hard times but dont forget I am only a phone call away if you need anything.You are in our prayers. We miss and love you guys.. The Jolly's
Kellie and Ben Smith
January 9, 2009
Lisa and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Even though your mom and dad are not with us physically they are with you in spirit. I know this is a difficult time but you must have faith that they are in a better place now! God Bless you all! My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
lisa maxwell
January 9, 2009
I remember u taking me and sheri out for icecream when we were little we always had to have sprinkles . and the time when i was 6 yrs old kim and cindy told me to go shake the ladder you were on, when u were cleaning out the gutters and u chased me around the house with a switch off the tree like 4 times as i was screaming "they told me to do it"lol......or the time you took me and leigh around the back of the plaza to do donuts in the snow I was laughing so hard I peed my pants. you were such a great dad. I wouldnt have wanted a different dad for the world. when i was younger my friends would always tell me what a great mom i had and my dad was so funny and you would make them laugh. I couldnt have asked for better parents.I thank you both from the bottom of my heart for always loving me and my kids so much. God only knows how much i love you both.
You were always taking your teeth out and scaring the grand kids , they would just stand there and look at you like u were crazy then laugh.
Im happy you are with mom now and not sad anymore. I remember last summer you sat at my kitchen table and cried because the lawyer told u ,that you had to take moms name off the checking acct.you said now Im all by myself and you cried and cried. it was never just you dad. you had all of us girls and all the grandkids and great grand kids. but i know it wasnt the same without mom, now it isnt going to be the same without you.how am i suppose to walk out on my porch without seeing you show up with the lawn mower in your trunk to do the yard and sit with me on the swing and have lemonade.I just want you to call me and tell me its getting bad outside watch the roads or I wishI could drive by your house and see you in the front yard mowing the lawn in your dorky shorts with your tube socks up to your knees and a t-shirt on ...GOD this sucks so bad. i dont see how God can take someone from us that we need so much .AGAIN !
I just want you to know ill be seeing you again, you and mom better be ready for the biggest huggs of your after-life. remember what we told eachother in the hospital Ill love you forever and ever and ever ...
I bet youre back to 200 lbs of twisted steel and sex appeal like you always would joke and say you were .by the way the cat has been sleeping on your bed and there isnt anything you can do about it haha
I love you pretty boy remember ...you ....are ..special..OH YEAH kiss mom for me xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
your Diane ...aka Lisa
Court (the pest) inch
January 9, 2009
hey there pretty one.
i love you so much.
you were the best grandpa ever.
you always made me laugh. and smile.
and i want to thank you for everything you did.
i know your with granny now,
tell her i love and miss her so much.
and give her hugs and kisses for me.
ill be strong grandpa because i know you want me to take care of myself.
i love you with all my heart.
till i see you again in heaven.
love always,
court
aka your suggie wuggie
your pest and always your kate.
Linda Bell
January 9, 2009
To Jim's family,Gary and I have lived for thirty years down the street from you. Jim always waved when he drove by and sometimes he'd stop for a minute. We are going to miss him!
My Dad and Jim knew each other from Roadway. After my Dad retired, Jim would always ask us about him. He was very thoughtful.
It's hard to believe that this has happened. Our deepest sympathy to you. Gary and Linda Bell
Court (kate) inch
January 9, 2009
Hey grandpa.
tell granny i love her and miss her.
i cant believe this is really happening. you and granny were everything to me. you always told me to shut the refrigerator and to turn off the bathroom light. ill never forget how funny you were. always making sure everyone was careful on the roads when it snowed. i just wanna thank you for everything you and grandma did for me. i promise when i get my license ill drive safe and always think of you.till i see you again
i love you so much and ill miss you.
love always, your granddaughter
Court
(THE PEST.)
Anonymous
January 9, 2009
Lisa and family:
This is shocking and heart breaking news. Your family will remain in my prayers. Take comfort that your mom is reunited with the love of her life. Stay strong for your kids and take care of yourself as well.
Gina Todarello
January 9, 2009
Grandpa, I am going to miss you soo much. Who is going to remind me to check my oil, I'm going to miss going to my moms in the morning and sitting with you guys while you ate your egg sandwich with hot sauce on it, or just seeing you pull up and take lisa's trash out.And hearing her yell FATHER out the window. There are so many wonderful things I am going to miss about you,and i know its selfish to want you here but it helps to know that you are no longer in pain, and you are happy now. You are back togeather again with your true love.And you both will look over all of us for the rest of our lives. Not only do we all have one gardian angel but now we have two. And I am so glad you got to meet jennie I will tell her everyday how wonderful her great grandparents were. I Love you so much grandpa and I know your watching down on all of us xoxoxo
Gina
Tina Diller
January 9, 2009
Brandi, Jerry, Saleena, Stone and Sunni: Our deepest sympathies go out to you at this very difficult time. Brandi, I know how much you love your grandpa and how much he means to you. He is looking down on you smiling and will be your guardian angel for the rest of your years. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. We love you, David, Tina and Amanda Diller
David Trumphour
January 9, 2009
To the Maxwell family: So sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you at this most difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
mindy barry
January 9, 2009
my dad was a great dad. i will never dance or laugh again without thinking of my dad and wishing he was here dancing and laughing with me. even though us girls drove him crazy,he loved us unconditionally! i will miss him more than words can ever explain. a girl can never replace her daddy!!!!
Jodi & Joe Bondurant
January 9, 2009
Kim, Shawn and family~
I was so sad to hear about your mom's passing and now to hear about your dad. Life can be so tough. Staying strong as a family will help you get thru this very difficult time. I will be praying that God be with each one of you.
Ed Hardy
January 8, 2009
My sincere condolences to the family of Jim Maxwell. I worked with Jim at Roadway for 12 years and always looked forward to seeing him for a laugh or two. What a guy!!!!
DANIELLE ANDERSON
January 8, 2009
MINDY, KIM SHAWN, LISA AND SHERRY, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD! JUST KNOW THAT WE ARE THINKING OF YOU AT THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME. YOUR DAD AND MOM ARE ONTO THEIR NEXT JOURNEY TOGETHER!! LOVE YOU ALL!
Diane Taylor
January 8, 2009
To all of you Maxwell girls...There are no right words to say at a time of like this. I just wanted to let you all know how sorry I am for your loss. I'm quite sure that your Mom and Dad are together.
Thinking of all of you....with Love
June Calet
January 8, 2009
Shawn and Family,
I was so sorry to hear that your father had paased away. I didn't find out until I went to work yesterday and you have been on my mind ever since. There is nothing that can be said to make this better for you but please know you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers this week and the weeks that follow.
PRETTY BOY LOVED HIS FAMILY.... I ONLY WISH I WOULD OF TAKEN MORE PICTURES AT FAMILY GET TOGETHERS... ALL MY LOVE TO YOU 5 AND THE REST OF OUR BUNCH...
January 8, 2009
Patti Baisden (Streets)
January 8, 2009
Maxwell Girls,
I was so sad to hear of your mom's passing and today when I heard about your dad, it tore at my heart. I remember so many times our dads spending time together and picking on me (toad), and of all the laughs that were shared. I know that if there's a place in heaven for truck drivers... Jim, Denny, Bob, Ed, and Neil are all there together trying not to get thrown out. I know your mom and dad are together with Jesus and will watch over you and your children. I hope for peace and comfort for you all, I know how hard it is to lose your daddy. I will pray for you all, as I have been for your dad. God's peace and love be with you all.
Carole Streets Alexander
January 8, 2009
To all the Maxwell family,
I knew your dad through Denny, we both thought the world of him and your mom too. Hang on tight to each other and things will be ok in time. Your parents were the best!
Ira Clark
January 8, 2009
Mr. James Maxwell wow!!!......I've known this man and his family for about 13 yrs now and they have always welcomed me in their home regardless of what me and his baby girl went through....lol You will be missed dearly and never forgotten....I'll miss you man....xoxo
HARRY BISHOP
January 8, 2009
WENT TO SCHOOL WITH MARILYN,BUT KNEW JIM FROM OMNOVA SOLUTIONS LOADING DOCK.AND I LIVED WITHIN A HALF MILE FROM HIM WHEN GROWING UP.WILL BE PRAYING FOR THE FAMILYS LOSE. HARRY BISHOP GREENVILLE S.C.
James Wallace
January 8, 2009
Jim was a good friend at roadway for many years.my heart goes out to his family
Donald & Diane Greenman
January 8, 2009
To Jim's family & friends, Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of Jim & also recently his wife Marcia. Jim was a great guy & will be missed by everyone.
Sincerely; Donald & Diane Greenman
James Wallace
January 8, 2009
Jim was a good friend at roadway for many years,He will be missed deeply.My condolences to his family.
The Emore's
January 8, 2009
Maxwell's,
Im so very sorry for your loss, I just loved jim he has been best buddies with my dad for so many years and im so saddened by this, may god give you the strength to get through all the hard times, he was a wonderful man with a wonderful sense of humor!
Tiras Allen
January 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
I will really miss Uncle Jim. He was a great man and I am glad to have known him for many years!
shawn inch
January 8, 2009
Dad I miss you so much.I know you missed mom so much and I know she was waiting for you in heaven.I know you were holding on for us and I want you to know we will be ok.The roads were ice the other night and I made sure I called everyone to let them know like you used to.I feel so sad some times but I know your with mom and it eases the pain a lil.I promised you I would take care of sheri and lisa and I will oh my heart aches so bad sometimes.But I know your not in pain anymore and your with mom tell her I love her and I will see you both in heaven.I love you dad thank you for being such a loving dad you will forever be in my heart shawn
Lisa
January 8, 2009
Maxwell family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Marcia for a few years at the call center, it was a great shock to hear when she passed as well. I know how close your family was, she talked of her children and grand children often. Please accept my deepest condolences,find peace that mom and dad are resting together. May God Bless you in the days ahead.
Lee & Karl Nagel
January 8, 2009
Lee & I send our deepest sympathy. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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