Mr. Maxwell was born to the late Alma (Arendt) and Byron F. Maxwell, Sr., and died unexpectedly in Katy, Texas.
Mr. Maxwell resided in Diboll most of his adult life. He retired as President and CEO of the Forest Products Division of Temple Inland following 41 years of employment. Mr. Maxwell enjoyed golf, hunting, being outdoors, spending time with his friends, and most of all dearly loved his family. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Lufkin for over 50 years and was instrumental in the design and fundraising of the children’s preschool. He served on numerous boards and associations both locally and nationally over the years.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Louise Maxwell; sons and daughter-in-law, David Maxwell, Troy and Keri Maxwell; grandchildren, Tyler Len Vaughn and Lauren Louise Maxwell; sisters and brother-in-law, Marjorie Maxwell Werbner, Carolyn and Jackie Mitchell; brother, Byron F. Maxwell, Jr. ; a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Ann Maxwell Humber.
Harold and Louise were influential in the construction of the building that houses the regional office of the American Cancer Society, and that building was named in their honor. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 212 Gene Samford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75904.
Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.
Edited - full obit published in Lufkin Daily News, May 20, 2020
Mr. Maxwell was born to the late Alma (Arendt) and Byron F. Maxwell, Sr., and died unexpectedly in Katy, Texas.
Mr. Maxwell resided in Diboll most of his adult life. He retired as President and CEO of the Forest Products Division of Temple Inland following 41 years of employment. Mr. Maxwell enjoyed golf, hunting, being outdoors, spending time with his friends, and most of all dearly loved his family. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Lufkin for over 50 years and was instrumental in the design and fundraising of the children’s preschool. He served on numerous boards and associations both locally and nationally over the years.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Louise Maxwell; sons and daughter-in-law, David Maxwell, Troy and Keri Maxwell; grandchildren, Tyler Len Vaughn and Lauren Louise Maxwell; sisters and brother-in-law, Marjorie Maxwell Werbner, Carolyn and Jackie Mitchell; brother, Byron F. Maxwell, Jr. ; a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Ann Maxwell Humber.
Harold and Louise were influential in the construction of the building that houses the regional office of the American Cancer Society, and that building was named in their honor. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 212 Gene Samford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75904.
Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.
Edited - full obit published in Lufkin Daily News, May 20, 2020
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