Maxwell Alexander Sarofim

Maxwell attended St. Edward’s University in Austin and the University of St. Thomas. He spent time working in the Texas Legislature and at Fayez Sarofim & Co. He always had a curiosity for learning especially on subjects pertaining to politics, business and literature. Maxwell demonstrated his unfaltering love of sports as both an active participant and spectator.

Maxwell was a social ambassador to his contemporaries and was often responsible for bringing people together, always the consummate host. He had a kind, gentle and sweet soul and a personality that was magnetic and attracted people from all walks of life.

Maxwell was dearly loved by his family, his smiling eyes and genuine kindness will be truly cherished.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Olson Sarofim; his paternal grandparents, Shalaby and Mary Simaika Sarofim; maternal grandparents, Col. Arthur Arvid and Betty Jane Jacobson Olson. Maxwell is survived by his father, Mr. Fayez Shalaby Sarofim; siblings, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Binyon Sarofim, Miss Allison Sarofim, Mr. Sean Christopher Hicks, Mr. Andrew Mark Sarofim, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip James Sarofim; nieces and nephews, Gillian Stude Sarofim, Louisa Lanier Sarofim, Fayez Shalaby Sarofim II, Sean Kemper Hicks, Pierce Olson Hicks, Grant Alexander Hicks, Angelique Sarofim and Lillian Skade Sarofim.

The Sarofim family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Mrs. Raye White, Mrs. Michelle Zschappell, and Mr. Reggie Davis for all their support; to Dr. James Willerson for his guidance and attention; to nurses, Megan Richards, Erica Ainsworth and Joann Mullins for their care and to all the staff at St. Luke’s Hospital for all they have done in caring for Maxwell and to the wonderful staff at Sleepy Hollow.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from five o’clock this afternoon until seven o’clock this evening Monday, the 5th of October 2015, at the residence of Courtney and Christopher Sarofim.

Funeral Service will be held at half-past ten o’clock in the morning on Tuesday, the 6th of October 2015, at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph Parkway in Downtown Houston, where The Very Reverend Lawrence W. Jozwiak, J.C.L., Pastor/Rector is to officiate. A private burial ceremony will follow at Glenwood Cemetery in Houston.

Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Christopher Binyon Sarofim, Sean Christopher Hicks, Andrew Mark Sarofim, Phillip James Sarofim, Kevin Scott Robins and Stuart Jay Parr.

In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be directed to the Texas Heart Institute, St. Luke's Foundation or the charity of one’s choice.