Lakewood Funeral Chapel
98 North Dixie Drive
Lake Jackson, TX
77566
Monday, December 27, 2021
11:00am-12:00pm
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Lakewood Funeral Chapel
98 N. Dixie Drive
Lake Jackson, TX
77566
Monday, December 27, 2021
12:00pm
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of Richwood, TX
March 9, 1943 - December 12, 2021
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Roy was born in Jacksonville, Texas on March 9, 1943 to Roy Maxwell, Sr., and Opal Henderson Maxwell. Grew up in Leggett, Texas through the 8th grade. Moved to Livingston, Texas for the rest of his school years while also establishing his love for fishing.
He started his career at Cameron Iron Works in Houston, Texas until 1969. In 1969, he began his lifelong career at Dow Chemical and making Richwood, Texas home for his family. Starting out in the Plant B Mag Casting as an operator, working as a run stacker and furnace operator. Later in his career, he moved to the shop working as a boilermaker/welder. Retired from the Glycol unit of Dow Chemical in February 1999.
During his life, his passion for fishing expanded to include hunting. After retirement, he built motors for dirt track race cars then started working on small engines. When he wasn't busy, he enjoyed working in his yard, watching Woody chase the ball, comparing output of his tomato plants, catching up on emails/Facebook, and watching TV. His favorite TV programs includes watching and rooting for Duke Blue Devils, old westerns, Swamp People, Deadliest Catch among others.
Roy was preceded in death by his adorned pet, Woody, his parents Roy and Opal Maxwell, mother of his children, Lois Vitek Maxwell, sister Geneva (Jenny) Anderson, and niece Janoda Kay Lev. He is survived by his daughter Lynette Maxwell of Angleton, Texas, son Douglas Maxwell and wife Robin of Danbury, Texas, his youngest daughter Suzanne Maxwell and wife Shana of Lake Jackson, Texas and his grandchildren Cole and Monica Maxwell of Danbury, Texas, and Fisher and Saylor Maxwell of Lake Jackson, Texas.
Special thanks to his caretakers Leola Mitchell-Herron, Linda Alexander, and Tony Daily among others that were ready to be there to assist.
Visitation and Service will be at Lakewood Funeral Chapel, Lake Jackson, Texas. Visitation starting at 11:00am until service at 12:00pm Monday, December 27, 2021.
In lieu of flowers/plants, donations may be made to a Veterans or other non-profit organization of your choice.
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4 Condolence(s)
Ronnie McGarrahan
Conroe, TX
Sunday, April 17, 2022
Sorry sorry to hear of Roy's passing. I'm a Livingston High School classmate. Roy and I stayed in contact by text messaging and emails. We both had a love for old cars and supped up motors. We compared the cars/trucks that we had owned. We had some laughs to. I was emailing and texting your dad for several months when I realized he wasn't going to reply. I contacted another classmate Helen Grout, she being our class go to person for any deaths or loss of ability to contact a classmate. She responded that she contacted Roy's daughter on FB. Then Helen told of Roy's passing. He was a good man. My prayers are with your family and sorry for your loss. Ronnie McGarrahan
Sandra Niver Seagle
Tulsa, OK
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Sending you our deepest sympathies for your loss. Please know we will continue to keep all of you in our prayers in the days ahead.
Sandra Niver Seagle
Tulsa, OK
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Sending you our deepest sympathies for your loss. Please know we will continue to keep all of you in our prayers in the days ahead.
Fran Beach
Angleton, TX
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
My sincere condolences for your family. I will be out of town for the funeral but will have you all in my thoughts and prayers.