William R. “Bill” Maxwell Jr. of Clay, age 82, passed away on January 21st. He is now reunited with Norma his loving wife of 55 years and son Robb who preceded him in death. He was also predeceased by his parents William R. Maxwell Sr. and Kittye B. Maxwell. He is survived by two sisters, Virginia George of Nashville, TN, and Mary Savoye (Walt) of Towson, Maryland. He is also survived by several brother and sister in laws and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, as well as many loving friends and extended family members.
Bill graduated from Jones Valley High School in 1949 and worked for US Steel until the Korean War began in 1950. He enlisted in the US Navy for four years and after boot camp he was sent to San Diego, CA assigned to fighter squadron V.F.52. He made two trips to Korea, the first on the U.S.S. Vally Forge, C.V.45 and a second on the U.S.S. Boxer C.V.A. 21.
After his honorable discharge from the Navy in 1954, he returned home and married his sweet Norma. He returned to work at US Steel for a short time and left to become involved in law enforcement. He retired from the Jefferson County Sheriffs Department as a lieutenant after 31 years and 2 months.
Bill was a faithful member and deacon of Deerfoot Baptist Church in Trussville, AL.
He was a member of Huffman Lodge 633 F&AM Zamora Shrine, life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, and a plank owner of the The United States Navy Memorial.
The funeral will be held at Ridout Funeral Chapel in Trussville on January 24, 2014 at ten o’clock AM, with visitation on January 23rd, from six to eight o’clock PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Deerfoot Baptist Church building fund.
Bill was a faithful child of God, and loved by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed and remembered.
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