Rev. Jack Edward Maxwell

Jack was the child of Albert and Mabel Davis Maxwell, and was born on an Indian Mission in Dorados, Brazil. We believe this is where his true servant heart, love for Christ, his love for people, sense of humor, love of travelling and adventure began.

Preceded in death by his siblings; wife, Elizabeth; and a son, Edward.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Elizabeth of Cross Lanes, and Priscilla of Montreat, North Carolina; and numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

Jack lived in Brazil for the first 8 years of his life, having jungle adventures with his siblings, and the Indians they lived with on the mission. The adventures continued as the family moved around the South. He attended Maryville College in Tennesee with his twin sister, Jean, then went on to attend with his brothers, Sidney and David, at the Columbia Theological Seminary in Georgia. He was then an Ordained Minister for the rest of his life.

Jack's top passion was people. He truly loved people and made sure each person he met felt loved and knew they were important and had worth. If you were ever around him, you were sure to hear that he loved you, but most importantly to him was for you to know you were loved by Jesus. This was the goal of his life. He also had a love of travel, and went all over the world telling people about Jesus in Brazil, Columbia, Jamaica, Israel, Cuba, Canada, Italy, Austria, Belgium, England, France, Switzerland, Germany, The Netherlands, and Paraguay. He even developed his own Gospel Tract he called a "pink slip", and passed those out to anyone he would meet.

Jack loved photography, and would often be spotted with a camera around his neck, taking pictures of people, places, and events. He loved the outdoors, and loved hunting, fishing, and being at the Ocean.

Due to the Covid pandemic the family will not be having a service at this time, but will plan a great celebration of this good man in a few months when it is safe to gather again.

A graveside service will be led by Keith Cobb at the Steele Creek Memorial Cemetery in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at , that all are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Open Arms Foundations where Jack ministered for many years to the children of Medellin, Columbia. Send donations to OAF c/o Perrow Church, 5345 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes, WV 25313.