Woodley Maxwell

November 9, 1934 - January 26, 2022

Woodley (Woody) Eugene Maxwell, of Charlotte, passed away January 26, 2022. Woody was born on November 9, 1934, in Cabarrus County to the late William Jackson Maxwell and the late Effie Brice Maxwell. Woody was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Anne Maxwell, granddaughter Amy Taylor Harvell, brothers; Frank, Fred, and Bill Maxwell. Woody is survived by his daughter Carol Taylor, husband Tim of Huntersville, and his little dog Happy. Woody was a veteran of the United States Army serving overseas. He retired from the trucking industry. He enjoyed traveling and gardening with his wife. He was an active member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church, working on the annual barbeques, hot dog Thursdays and fellowship. The family will receive friends at 10:00 AM on Friday February 4th at Oak Grove United Methodist Church 6440 Old Statesville Rd. Charlotte, NC 28269. The Funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM. Mask will be required inside the church, thank you. There will be a graveside service at Gethsemane Cemetery and Memorial Gardens 1504 W. Sugar Creek Rd. Charlotte, NC 28262. Memorials for Woody may be made to Oak Grove United Methodist Church 6440 Old Statesville Rd. Charlotte, NC 28269. The family would like to express our sincere thanks to the care givers of Home Instead Senior Care, Flo, Mamie, and Barbara. We also express our thanks to Hospice and Palliative Care of Charlotte, Denise, Chaplin Amanda, Jennifer, Dana, Tonia, and Cheryl. We could not have made this journey without you. James Funeral Home is serving the family. Condolences may be sent to the family through the website: www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com