James L. Maxwell

There is a time and a season for everything under God’s heaven…Ecclesiastes 3:1 James Lewis Maxwell was born on July 10, 1945 in Pompano Beach, Florida to the late Mr. Mose Maxwell and Mary Lee Maxwell. His parents later moved to Rochester, New York. James stayed in Pompano Beach with his loving grandmother, Goldie Payton who raised him and was better known to him as Momma. He attended Coleman Elementary School, and went on to attend Blanche Ely High School graduating in 1963. After High School he was drafted into the U.S Army during the Vietnam War where he served his country from 1967 to 1971 as an Army Medic, and he was honorably discharged. After the military he returned home to Pompano Beach where he worked for the U.S Postal service briefly before he decided to attend Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. James graduated from Rollins College in 1977 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Business and then in 1980 with his Masters of Science degree in Criminal Justice. After graduating he joined the City of Orlando Fire Department as a firefighter where he retired after years of service. He made his home in Orlando for over 50 years. He served his community by reaching out and giving back to the Senior citizens of Orlando and others less fortunate. James enjoyed the sport of fishing , but loved cleaning his catch to give away even more. On many trips back home to Pompano Beach he would load his truck with fruit, vegetables, and meat to share with family and friends. James gave God his time daily by faithfully reading his devotional and giving thanks for his blessings. James was affectionately known as : Bobby, Max, Maxwell and Uncle Max. He was a member of The Young and The Restless at L. Claudia Allen Senior Center and a member of “ The Brotherhood” organization. James was a dedicated and devoted member of The Episcopal Church of Saint John the Baptist. He served as a faithful member and Events Coordinator for the Saint John Men’s Ministry, co-caretaker of the Saint John Memorial Garden and past Vestry member. He was preceded in death by his loving Grandmother/Momma, Mother, Father, three Brothers, one Sister, Aunts, Uncles and other family members. God saw James Lewis’s struggles and reminded him “I have already prepared a place for you”. It’s then that He whispered and said, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest”. At that time James Lewis answered the call, then he departed this life peacefully to be with his Heavenly Father on April 24, 2019. James Lewis Maxwell leaves to cherish his precious memories: Brother, Larry Maxwell (Jackie) of Louisville, Ky.; Sister/Aunt, Pansy Brown (Lonnie) of Fort Lauderdale, Fl.; a host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, God-mother, Mabel Butler of Orlando, Fl.; devoted friends and his Saint John Church Family.

James L. Maxwell

July 10, 1945 - April 24, 2019