George "Pud" Maxwell

George Alfred “Pud” Maxwell, 90, resident of Coal City and formerly of Hall, passed from this life while at home on Saturday, November 18, 2023, after enduring complications sustained from a stroke. He was born on September 26, 1933, in Springfield, Illinois, to the late George Francis and Addie Grace (White) Maxwell. George, commonly called upon as “Pud”, was blessed to share in the chaos and camaraderie of several siblings. Experiencing the world for the first time in a state of economic depression, WWII was called to an end just a couple weeks before he turned twelve. Eager to labor and learn the skilled craft and trade of welding, he was dedicated to spend 28 years with Twigg Corp in Martinsville, as well as Tube Processing in Indianapolis, and Aerospace in Terre Haute. Working well beyond the age of retirement, he dedicated another 15 years working in hardware as well as a cashier at Walmart in Spencer. He was committed to his loving wife, Lena G. (Wesley) Maxwell; to whom he was blessed to share in the responsibilities and parenting challenges that come with five sons for over 50 plus years of marriage. The Maxwell's raised their children in Monrovia and Hall where they lived on Sims Lane. Later, relocating to Coal City, Pud and Lena settled in Owen County; where he remained after her passing in 2007. In addition, he was a past-mason and was recognized for dedicating 25 years of membership to Masonic Lodge #95. With a short fuse that seemed to only get longer throughout the years, as his heart also become softer in his old age. He loved his family immensely and his knack for being a social character was good company and present up to the time of his passing. His hobbies included fishing, taking trips to Florida, throwing penny-ante poker with his siblings. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena (Wesley) Maxwell; sons, James Russell “Jim” Maxwell and Steven Lee “Steve” Maxwell; daughters-in-law, Jackie and Sherry Maxwell; siblings, Jack Maxwell, Veda Todd, Jeannie and Jerry Maxwell; and brother-in-law, Charles Bellmore. Survivors include his sons, George Michael “Mike” Maxwell (Rosemary) of Spencer, Robert Anthony “Tony” Maxwell of Coal City, and David Wayne Maxwell (Michelle) of Monrovia; daughter-in-law, Lisa (Scharbrough) Maxwell; siblings, Betty Wright of Canton, Ohio, Sally Bellmore of Spencer, Peggy Watson (Jim) of Plainfield, Indiana, and Evelyn Maxwell of Urbana, Illinois; along with several grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Friends and family are invited to visit from 11:00am to 12:00pm, on Friday, November 24, 2023, in Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. The Celebration of Life Service will begin promptly at Noon and burial will immediately follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall. To share a favorite memory, sign, send an online condolence to the family, or light a candle on his tribute by visiting www.lightmemorial.com.

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George "Pud" Maxwell

September 26, 1933 - November 18, 2023