Ross L. Maxwell, Jr., age 87, of Baldwin, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 14, 2022.
Mr. Maxwell was born on February 9, 1935 in Sumter County, Georgia to the late Ross L. Maxwell, Sr. and Lois Gregory Maxwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Joshua Maxwell; and step-sons, Kevin Galloway and Kenny Galloway.
Mr. Maxwell was a Veteran of the United States Army, where he served a tour in Germany. After his discharge he attended Piedmont College in Demorest. He retired as Clerk from the City of Cornelia with over 29 years of service. Ross attended Level Grove Baptist Church. He was known to his grandchildren as “Papa”.
Survivors include his loving wife of 18 years, Elaine Wilbanks Maxwell, of Baldwin; grandchildren, Whitley Galloway, Zachary Galloway, Logan Galloway and Katelyn; great-grandchildren, Grace Ivey, Jace Galloway, and Waylon Galloway.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 17, 2022 at the Whitfield Funeral Homes, South Chapel with Dr. Brian James and Rev. Walt Singletary officiating. Interment will follow in the Baldwin City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Thursday, November 17, 2022 at the funeral home prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Level Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 416, Cornelia, Georgia 30531.
