Obit for John Alvin Maxwell - Kingfisher County, Oklahoma 

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Source: THE KINGFISHER TIMES, Thursday, December 6, 1928 - OBITUARY.


JOHN ALVIN MAXWELL.


John Alvin MAXWELL was born September 25, 1890, at Olcott, Reno
county, Kansas. The family moved to Loyal, Oklahoma, at the opening
of the Strip, where he resided until his death, November 28, 1928.

At the age of fourteen years he united with the Methodist church. He
was faithful to his Master, and was ready to meet Him when the call
came.

He was a loyal and loving son and brother and was known by all as a
friend indeed, and was held in the highest esteem by everyone who was
privileged to know him. His cheerful spirit and pleasant smile were
welcome at all times.

John enlisted in the World war May 27, 1918, at Kingfisher, Oklahoma,
and served as sergeant in the A.E.F. from September 8, 1918, to August
10, 1919. He was discharged at Camp Pike, Arkansas, August 19, 1919.
He was a member of the American Legion Post of Kingfisher and the
Masonic Lodge of Loyal.

His father preceded him in death while he was enroute home from
France.

Surviving him are his mother, Mrs. Effie MAXWELL, and the following
brothers and sisters: Clarence, Scott and Robert MAXWELL; Mrs. Chloe
COMER, Mrs. Alice PAGE, Mrs. Fay NIVISON, Mrs. Cora GLENN and Opal and
Ruth MAXWELL. With the excetion of his brother Scott, who is a
missionary in West Africa, all the immediate relatives were with him
when the end came.

Services were conducted from the M.E. church at Loyal, Rev. C. O.
WIGGIN officiating. Interment was made at the Venable cemetery.