Obituaries

James R. "Bush" "Max" Maxwell

James R. “Bush” “Max” Maxwell, 59, of Wintersville, Ohio the best dad in the world lost his fight with cancer on Sunday, June 14, 2009 at his home with his family by his side.  He was born March 10, 1950 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late James I. and Luella Banfield Maxwell.  Max retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel and was Methodist by faith.  He was a member of Pilgrim Masonic Lodge # 691, Goodguys Rod and Custom Association and was the US Director of Right Coast Rod and Custom Association.  He was an avid fisherman and hot rodder.  Surviving are his wife of 35 years Vickie J. Davis Maxwell whom he married on June 15, 1974; daughter Casey (Mike) Allison of Dellroy, OH; son Travis (Esther) Maxwell of Wintersville, OH; four grandchildren Kylie and Zeke Maxwell and Luke and Hunter Allison; sister Suzanne Clark and many nieces and nephews.    Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville Tuesday 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 p.m. where a service will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. with Pastor Sam Davis officiating. Masonic service Tuesday 7:30 p.m.  

Date of Death:          June 14, 2009