Frederick Eugene Maxwell Sr

October 26, 1932 - January 25, 2021

Frederick Eugene Maxwell, age 88, passed away on Monday, January 25th, 2021. He was born on October 26, 1932 in Connersville, IN to Roy and Genevieve Maxwell. Fred is survived by his wife, Mildred Frances Maxwell (Dennis); his children Christine Maxwell, Carol Yuvonne Lastinger and husband Sammy, Frederick Eugene (Gene) Maxwell Jr. and wife Angila, and Stephanie Marie Maxwell, along with 11 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his son, Timothy Michael Maxwell. Fred leaves behind his much-loved sisters, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. Fred worked for the Florida Dept Of Transportation for 20 years before retiring in 1994. He was a military veteran and served in multiple branches. He was a double recipient of the Purple Heart from the Korean war. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #101 for over 40 years, a Shriner and a faithful member of Southpoint Baptist Church. Fred was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be sorely missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know him. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to The Purple Heart Foundation at purpleheartfoundation.org. Fred will be laid to rest at the Jacksonville National Cemetery.