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Obituary For Willie Lee Maxwell

Obituary

Willie Lee Maxwell (85), passed away peacefully on April 20, 2021 at the Presbyterian Home in Quitman, GA. Willie was born April 2, 1936. The first boy after five girls to Thomas and Rosa (Brown) Maxwell.

He attended Brooks County Schools. He was a devoted Jehovah’s Witness from October 28, 2001, to April 20, 2021, when he fell asleep in death. Willie left Brooks County in his late teens to settle in Rochester, NY. He worked several years at Strong Memorial Hospital where he met his wife Alverletta (Alfie) Reed in November 1958. They were married September 26, 1959. In 1965 Willie went to work for Eastman Kodak Co. He retired from Kodak and came back in 1993 to reside in Brooks County. Willie and Alfie had 3 children from 1965-1974.

Willie leaves to cherish his loving memories his wife, Alverletta (Alfie); his three children, William Howard, Sr. (Kim) Maxwell, Adrianne Irene Maxwell, and Aaron Paul (Leanna) Maxwell; his grandchildren, William H. Maxwell, Jr. (Tiara), LaToya Y., Kenya (David) Muse, Ormanee A. (Marcus) Mitchell, Keyon J. Maxwell, CJ Maxwell, Miles C. Maxwell, Layla Y. Maxwell; three great grandchildren, Riley Muse, William H. III, and Marcus; two brothers, Eddie L. (Willie Mae) Maxwell and James H. Maxwell; one sister, Maggie Logan; one sister-in-law, Shirley (Jerry) Maxwell; a special friend and their children, Willie and Jazz Williams, Reatha Diane Williams, Albert Williams, Veronica (Kenny) Wright, Leatrice Carter Maxwell, and Jackqueline (Craig) King; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends.

Mr. Willie Lee Maxwell was preceded in death by both parents, Frankie Mae (Gene) English, Jannie Mae (Jimmy) Gosier, Josephine (Ruben) Malisham, Rosa Lee (George) Patterson, Thomas (Pearl) Maxwell, and Jerry Lee Maxwell.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 1PM at the Evelyn McGhee Repast Center. Limited seating will be available.

Guest Book

I'm sorry to just find out that my friend Willie passed away last year. I worked at Kodak with him several years until he retired. He was one of the most kind and gentle men I've known. I remember playing gin rummy on our lunches. I remember him loving to go to Niagara Falls Canada for a getaway weekend with his wife Allie. He enjoyed that and loved her so much. Rest peacefully my buddy until we meet again. Dave Vagg

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To my dad (blood couldn't have made us any closer) I love you always. After my father passed away in 1993, you stepped in and filled the void to the point that I never felt alone or left out. You and grandmama accepted me not just as a daughter-n-law but as one of your own children. I loss both my parents at an early age but I never felt like I wasn't a part of a family and I will be forever grateful. There is nothing in the world that I wouldn't do for Granmama, Adrianne, Aaron and even Howard (eye roll). Don't worry about'em, I got'em. You maybe gone from your earthly home but you will never be forgotten. I can't stop crying, Rest easy. I know you are really living the life of Riley now. Tell my Dad I am doing ok and I'll see him soon. Love Always, Leatrice A, Carter Maxwell❤️

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