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Guiles Maxwell Obituary
Guy was a graduate of Shades Cahaba High and Auburn University (API, Class of '56) and a veteran of the Korean War, serving in both USNR and USAF.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Guiles E. and Nell Malone Maxwell; sister, Margaret Nell deGraffenried; and his wife of 48 years, Jean Fields Maxwell.
Mr. Maxwell is survived by his niece, Dana deGraffenried Taylor and husband Robert (Bob) of Northport, Ala.; one great-nephew, William Ryan deGraffenried, III and his wife Jennifer of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; four great-nieces, Margaret Johnson Cornwell and her husband Joey of Boones Mill, Va., Frances Margaret deGraffenried of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Tracy Taylor Elliott and husband Jay of Helena, Ala., Julie Taylor Goodwin and husband Jeff of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; six great-great nieces, Stella Grace deGraffenried, Caroline Sanders deGraffenried, Emma deGraffenried Poe (Emma Ried) of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Elizabeth Grace Cornwell of Boones of Mill, Va., Anna Taylor Elliott of Helena, Ala., and Lucy Ellis Goodwin of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; two great-great nephews, William Ashe Elliott of Helena, Ala. and Benjamin Long Goodwin of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; two god sons, George R. Jackins of Birmingham, Ala. and Dean Jackins of Charlotte, N.C.
A memorial service will be held at Red Ridge United Methodist Church in Dadeville on Saturday, November 23, at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Paul Messer and Rev. John Mann officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Red Ridge Methodist Church or The StillWaters Volunteer Fire Department.
Alabama Funeral Homes and Cremation Centers of Dadeville is in charge of arrangements. www.alabamafuneralhomes.com.
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for Guiles Maxwell
Carole Edwards
December 20, 2013
Guy,
I didn't know until today that you were gone.You meant so much to Cody (and to me). Loved hearing the two of you recall your antics at Auburn. You were one of the good guys. I'll miss you.
Patrick Cather
November 23, 2013
I remember Guy from the time in the early 1950s when he lived on Greenwood Street in Homewood with his mom and dad. (I grew up about 3 doors away on Ascott Road). His mother was my favorite baby-sitter ever and was one of the people who taught me to love reading. As a young kid, I was jealous of Guy's car (even though I was far from being old enough to drive ;-) - he was the only "son" in our neighborhood who had his own car! ALL OF THE MAXWELLS (and the DeGraffenrieds) were wonderful people and longtime family friends. RIP Guy.
Gene Guazzo
November 23, 2013
Guy, and Family --- Memorial Service today in Dadeville ... All there, remembering you, Guy. And here, I will be remembering you and the great times we had at Auburn. Thanks for our friendship, and the memories. Godspeed.
Tim Goodwin
November 21, 2013
It breaks mine and my Dad's heart to hear of Guy's passing. He was a Great Man! I can still hear him telling me where he was from, " I'm from LA" and I said Los Angeles and he said NO! Lower Alabama. He had a GREAT sense of humor!! GOD willing we will see each other again. God Bless you Guy Maxwell and may you rest in peace!
John Robets
November 20, 2013
Guy-I remember you well and I am glad I met you at auburn.You made life memorial.sorry to hear of your passing
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