Ralph Dwayne Maxwell, Sr.
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Ralph Dwayne Maxwell, Sr.

  • June 10, 1938 - November 5, 2011
  • McDonough, Georgia
  • Contributions are asked to be made to
  • Crossroads Ministries
    Jackson, GA
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“LOVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ”
1 of 13 | Posted by: TAMMIE AND AMANDA BRIDGES - GA

“Mr. Maxwell love u and miss u. You were so good to me You your family and Jennifer. ”
2 of 13 | Posted by: Jim Peeler - Mcdonough - friend

“My Dad was Walter James Maxwell and my Grand Dad was Wallace Marion Maxwell. I was sent the notice of Ralph today. He would be my first cousin but...Read More » ”
3 of 13 | Posted by: Jimmie Don Maxwell - Canton, GA

“So many fond memories of Ralph. Bill and I shared about him on Bill's g-mail, but, I wanted to tell Lillian and family that I am praying that God...Read More » ”
4 of 13 | Posted by: Carol Maxwell - Omaha, NE

“Love YA ”
5 of 13 | Posted by: Kathy - Rome, GA - Uncle

“I remember Ralph as being a good Christian family man who loved God, his family and his country. Heaven just became a better place with his...Read More » ”
6 of 13 | Posted by: Ileeta Scolaro - Tampa, FL

“Uncle Ralph was a good christian man and will be greatly missed. I feel deep sorrow for the loss of Uncle Ralph. My thoughts,prayers and sympathies...Read More » ”
7 of 13 | Posted by: Pamela Maxwell - omaha, NE

“Lillian, We lite a candle of praying hands for you today and your family and asked God to keep you in the palm of His hand to strengthen you in your...Read More » ”
8 of 13 | Posted by: Charles (Bill) Maxwell - Omaha, NE

“Today Nov. 5th 2011, I lost a wonderful brother. I will miss him very much as we were very close and stayed in contact by telephone. I knew as well...Read More » ”
9 of 13 | Posted by: Charles (Bill) Maxwell - Omaha, NE

“Uncle Ralph will be missed by many. I have such fond memories of him. He was great person and he had a great sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers...Read More » ”
10 of 13 | Posted by: Rita Nelson - Omaha, NE - Niece

“I am so sorry for your lost. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. ”
11 of 13 | Posted by: Karen Longino - Hampton, GA

“All my family extends their love and deepest sympathy in the loss of someone so dear to our family. My mother, Elsie, is deeply saddened by his loss...Read More » ”
12 of 13 | Posted by: Regina Boswell Farrell - LA

“In addition to the message already written, we just want to light this candle because Ralph is a born again Christian and this symbolizes the light...Read More » ”
13 of 13 | Posted by: Ruby and Charles Cook - McDonough, GA


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Mr. Ralph Dwayne Maxwell, Sr., age 73 of McDonough, Georgia passed away November 5, 2011. He was born in Rome, Georgia to the late Claude Marion and Vassie Estelle Ingram Maxwell. He was preceded in death by a brother, Claude Marion Maxwell, Jr. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Air Force. He retired after 36 years with Nabisco and was a member of Crossroads Ministries. He enjoyed time with his grandchildren and classic cars. Survivors include his wife of nearly 52 years, Lillian Thacker Maxwell; children, Melanie (Bob) Sirignano of Powder Springs, Ralph Dwayne Maxwell, Jr. of Cornelia, Jennifer Maxwell of McDonough, Jeff (Amie) Maxwell of McDonough; grandchildren, Tiffany (Bryan) Sirignano-Banks of Tallahassee, FL, Matthew Sirignano of Powder Springs, Jacob Maxwell of Cornelia, Justin Fincher, Lee, Joseph and Nicolas Maxwell all of McDonough; siblings, Leroy (Lottie) Maxwell, Bill (Carol) Maxwell all of Nebraska, Elsie (Bob) Boswell of Mississippi, Bob (Sheila) Maxwell of Jonesboro; numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 2:00 PM from the Haisten/Eastlawn Memorial Park. Pastor Mark Turner and Pastor David Morris will officiate. Friends may visit the family Tuesday from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Contributions are asked to be made to Crossroads Ministries in memory of Ralph. Haisten Funeral Home, 1745 Zack Hinton Parkway South, McDonough, GA 30253, 770-914-8833, haistenfunerals.com.