James N Maxwell

James N Maxwell passed away peacefully at home on May 25th 2023 surrounded by his sons. Son of Reuben Maxwell and Myrtle (Spencer) Maxwell, Jim was born on December 9th 1941 in Salem NJ. He was a graduate of Penns Grove HS in 1961. He joined the US Marine Corps stationed at Parris Island SC where he was a new recruit drill instructor. He was employed by EI DuPont chambers works for 40 years. Jim was an avid golfer. He loved the game and he taught his sons to play at very young ages. He could always be found at the Sakima CC where he was a member for 50 years. Whether playing with his sons or his lifelong friends he was the happiest on the golf course. Jim was an active member of St. James RC Church and St. Gabriel’s RC church. Jimmy was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years Darlene (Pelura) Maxwell. He is survived by his three sons. Michael James (Vicky) Maxwell Sr. of Mannington NJ, Christopher John (Monica) Maxwell of Carneys Pt. NJ and Steven Matthew Maxwell of Salt Lake City, Utah. He is survived by five grandchildren. Lindsay Marie Maxwell (Victor Simeone) of St. Petersburg, Fla, Michael James (Katelyn) Maxwell Jr. Of Pennsville NJ, Christopher James Maxwell of San Francisco CA, Livy Jay Maxwell of SLC Utah and Maya Rose Maxwell of SLC Utah. He is survived by one great grandchild, Vincent Michael Maxwell of Pennsville NJ. He was preceded in death by his parents Reuben and Myrtle Maxwell, two brothers Charles (Spence) Spencer of Carney’s Pt. NJ and Reuben (Junior) Maxwell of Penns Grove NJ and one sister Lois Rider of Carneys Pt. NJ. He is survived by his 2 sisters Margaret (Gary) Mood of Alloway NJ and Kathy Maxwell of Carneys Pt. NJ and one brother William (Cindy) Maxwell of Salem NJ along with numerous cousins , nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sakima CC in Carneys Pt. NJ in Jim’s name. Relatives and friends are invited to visitation for Jim and Darlene on Friday July 14, 2023 10am till 11am at St. Gabriel the Archangel located at 369 Georgetown Road in Carneys Point, NJ. Funeral mass to follow at 11am. Burial at the Salem County Veterans Cemetery will follow the funeral mass.

James N Maxwell

December 9, 1941 - May 25, 2023