Walter Maxwell, 72

He was born on Sept. 27, 1934 in DeKalb County. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Lee Maxwell and Annie Laura Martin Maxwell. Mr. Maxwell was a U.S. Army veteran, a retired machinist with Magnetek Century Electric, and attended Bybee Branch Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Daisy Maxwell of McMinnville; son and daughter-in-law, John and Kathy Maxwell of Spring Hill; step-daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Harry Felty of McMinnville; stepsons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Eleanor Atnip of Franklin, and Steve and Teresa Atnip of McMinnville; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Helen Maxwell of Welaka, Fla.; three grandchildren; 13 step-grandchildren; and three step-great grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews, and other family members also survive.

Funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday in the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Tony Lawrence and Nestor Stewart will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. Military grave rites will be administered by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. The Maxwell family will receive friends today from 1 to 8 p.m. and again on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the parlors of McMinnville Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com.

McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.