Mr. Gordon W. Maxwell, Jr.
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Mr. Gordon W. Maxwell, Jr.

  • September 8, 1922 - November 16, 2011
  • Clearwater Beach, Florida
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“I remember the first time I met you and Grammy. What a great family I would be marrying into ! You were such a genuine man ! I will miss the smile...Read More » ”
1 of 4 | Posted by: Rachel Maxwell - Clearwater, FL

“Pap, You are very missed- and will continue to be. I am just beginning to know of all the great things you did in your life, but I have always known...Read More » ”
2 of 4 | Posted by: Rebecca Becki Martin Pizzo - MI

“Today, we begin to say our final goodbyes to our beloved Pap-Pap. We are still hurting over loosing you, but we know that you are now at peace and...Read More » ”
3 of 4 | Posted by: Scott Maxwell - Clearwater, FL

“The entire staff of Sylvan Abbey extends our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. ”
4 of 4 | Posted by: Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home - FL


Gordon W. Maxwell, Jr. died November 16, 2011 at home under the care of Hospice. Born in 1922 in Homestead, PA, Gordon was the only son with 3 sisters. One sister, Florence Stawarski of West Mifflin, PA, survives him.

Gordon joined the Merchant Marine in 1942 during WWII, starting as an oiler. He attended Kings Point Naval Academy and worked his way up to be Chief Engineer on oil tankers and freighter. He sailed on every ocean, and fought in WWII, the Korean and Vietnam wars during his 44 year career. The family moved to Clearwater in 1955.

Gordon is pre-deceased by his beloved wife, Dorothy. He is survived by his two sons, Bruce and Kent(Shari) who live in Clearwater Beach, two grandsons, Scott (Rachel) of Clearwater, and Paul (Cherie) of Largo, as well as 5 great-grandchildren, Kara, Hannah, Adam, Jared and Andrew.

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2853 Sunset Point Road
Clearwater, FL. 33759
(727) 796-1992
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