LUMBERTON — Dr. Harold David Maxwell, 75, of Lumberton, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. He was born in Smithville, Tenn., to the late Toy Maxwell and the late Helen Brown Maxwell Carter. He will be remembered for his many years as a biology professor at UNC-Pembroke.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Putty.

He is survived by his wife, Vivian Windom Maxwell of the home; a son, James Garfield Suggs II and wife, Tiffany, of Shelby, N.C.; two daughters, Robin Perrone and husband, Dave, of Charlotte, N.C., and Vivian Suzanne Britt and husband, Michael, of Orrum, N.C.; four grandchildren, Chelsea Suggs, Austin Suggs, Haleigh McClure and husband Shon, and Elizabeth Parker; a great-grandson, Aislan McClure; three stepgrandchildren, Braxton Britt, Austin Cartee, and Boone Cartee; and a brother, Ronald Brown Maxwell and wife Judy of Killen, Ala.

The family of Dr. David Maxwell deeply appreciates and gratefully acknowledges your kind expressions of sympathy. Your tributes to the memory of David have brought us much comfort. There are those whose lives death cannot diminish. Their love radiates forever in the hearts of family, friends and colleagues. We felt that love in your thoughtfulness as you shared your memories and experiences with us.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at 1 p.m. at Whorton Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Smithville, Tenn.

In lieu of flowers, the family would cherish donations to a scholarship to be announced at a later time by The University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.FloydMortuary.net.

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Published by St. Pauls Review from Mar. 20 to Mar. 22, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Harold Maxwell

14 Entries

Mary Cummings

March 24, 2020

Dr. Maxwell was my favorite professor at UNCP teaching me many things. He was a patient man answering my many questions. He introduced us to Scientific American a journal to this day I love, and most of all gave me confidence that I could pursue my dream of a higher education. He was definitely a motivating factor in me becoming a dentist. His integrity, fairness, and making you to strive to be a better student will be missed, but I hope not forgotten. There will be many health professionals that will miss him and remember him fondly but with great respect.

March 23, 2020

Dave Maxwell was a good friend to my family. He was well loved by the brother-in-law Andy Ash and his wife and children. I was fortunate to be in Dave's company on a few occasions, what a fine gentleman. I hope his family, friends and students find some comfort knowing he impacted so many lives. His legacy lives on...

Sheriff Burnis Wilkins

March 23, 2020

I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr. Harold Maxwell. May God comfort you during this most difficult time.

Sincerely

Tina Hammonds

March 22, 2020

Dr Maxwell was my favorite professor while I attended Pembroke State University 1986-1990. As a biology major, I was privileged to take a lot of classes that he taught. He was such an awesome teacher and human being, so knowledgeable, patient and genuinely caring. He will always be someone I remember with great respect and admiration. He was so much more than a teacher of biology, by modeling dedication and integrity in how he conducted himself, he inspired others to do the same. Today I mourn one of my most influential role models. My prayers and thoughts are with his family. He was a great man!! Thank you Dr Maxwell for being a positive influence in my life. I love you.

Robert Beck

March 21, 2020

I was shocked to hear of Dr.,Maxwell's death. I didn't realize he was just five years older than I was when he taught me zoology during the spring semester in 1969 at what was then Pembroke State College. I thought he was a great teacher. I used to go by his office and we would have long talks. He was instrumental in my decision to major in biology. May God wrap his everlasting arms around his family and give you peace.

andrea simmons

March 21, 2020

I was at a loss for words after hearing this news. He was my professor at UNCP in 1997-1999. I loved Dr Maxwell. He was one of the catalyst to inspire my love for anatomy. His dry sense of humor when we would go on science trips was memorable. He was one of the reasons I did well at UNCP and gave me the passion to want to become a physician. He will always be a man I will honor and remember forever. RIP we will take it from here. Prayers for the family.

Ryan Doren

March 21, 2020

I had Dr. Maxwell for A&P I & II. I have great respect for him and his dedication to UNCP. Terribly sorry to hear of his untimely passing. May the family find comfort and treasure his memory in the days, weeks, months, and years ahead.

Samantha

March 21, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dr. Maxwell was a humble and kind man. He touched so many lives on a daily basis. He will always be remembered and his impact will radiate through the successes of those he touched.

Jean Bateman

March 20, 2020

Suzanne, I am so sorry for you, your mom and family's loss. May God give you all Peace and comfort at this time and thru the days ahead. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Pam Snyder

March 20, 2020

He was my sons favorite teacher so far @ UNCP. He will be greatly missed. Many prayers for the family, friends and students of his.

Alec Price

March 20, 2020

Dave was a good friend and colleague who will be missed by so many. My wife and I had lost contact since retirement, but we had spent many happy times together. We are saddened by his loss, and extend our condolences to Vivian, all of Dave's family, and his extended family of students and colleagues.

William Driscoll

March 20, 2020

Sorry to hear of his untimely death . The family will remain in our prayers. Know that we are here for you as your neighbor. God's speed . Sharon and Stuart Driscoll

Barbara Andrews

March 20, 2020

Vivian, I was shocked to hear of your lost. I know you have a long road ahead of you and I will see you when it is safe for us to visit.

Mary Lewis

March 20, 2020

David was such a sweet kind soul. He never said much but he was so thoughtful. David was a wonderful man to our family and became a special part of our family years ago. My heart goes out to my cousin as she is facing some of the darkest days of her live. Love you Vivian and I am so sorry that you are going through this. I am here for you.

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