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Willis J. "Jack" Maxwell
July 19, 1939 - July 11, 2022
Burial Date July 17, 2022
Willis J. “Jack” Maxwell, age 82 of Route 5 West of Glenville, WV, departed this life on Monday, July 11, 2022 at the Hospice House, Elkins, WV, following an extended illness.
He was born July 19, 1939, Gilmer County, WV, a son of the late Albert W. & Eva M. Spencer Maxwell.
Jack was a 1957 graduate of Tanner High School. He was a former employee of McCalls Drilling in 1960, Kewanee Oil 1965, Gulf Oil 1976, Chevron 1978, Angerman Associates 1989, Petroleum Diversified Corp 2000. Jack was boss supervisor from 1978 until his retirement in 2010. Jack worked on the family farm for 61 years with his loving wife, Patty. He was a Baptist by faith who enjoyed working with horses, camping, caring for his pets, watching sports, fishing and taking care of his cats Big Mister and Little Sister.
On November 15, 1958, Jack was united in marriage to Patty Bush Maxwell who preceded him in death February 15, 2020.
Surviving are 2 children, Randall A. “Randy” Maxwell of Glenville and Melodie A. “Missy” Rector and husband, David of Parkersburg, WV. Two sisters survive: Louella Stalnaker, Glenville, WV and Mary Ann Radabaugh (Bill), Kanawha Drive, Glenville, WV.
Also surviving are 3 grandchildren, Randall A. Maxwell II and wife, Jenine of Raleigh, NC; Jason Maxwell of Glenville, WV and David E. Rector II and wife, Lindsay of Parkersburg; 10 great-grandchildren, Quincy, Gia, Layla, Angelina, Chase, Ryan, Jayden, Rheagan, Hunter and Cutler and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many other wonderful family and friends.
Along with his parents, Jack is preceded in death by 3 siblings: Janice Martin, Albert Maxwell and Fred Maxwell.
A funeral service will be conducted at the Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., 2 Vanhorn Drive, Glenville, WV 26351 at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, July 17, 2022 with Pastor Bryan Groves officiating. Burial will follow in the Jobs Temple Cemetery along Route 5 West of Glenville. Friends will be received from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Saturday, July 16 at the Mortuary in Glenville.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions be made to the Jobs Temple Association c/o Louella Stalnaker, 9 Lorentz Drive, Glenville, WV 26351.
Ellyson Mortuary, Inc. & Cremation Services is honored to assist the family of Willis J. “Jack” Maxwell with arrangements.