Charles Waco Maxwell (PaPa), 65, died Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at the VA Hospital in Durham, N.C.
A longtime resident of Greer, S.C., the son of the late Donald Lee and Marguarette Smith Maxwell. He was a retired truck driver from C & C Trucking of Duncan, S.C. He served his country in the US Army; serving in Vietnam and received a Purple Heart and the Army Commendation Metal.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, November 2, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at Eakes Funeral Home in Creedmoor, and afterwards the family will be at the home, 3128 Buckhorn Rd. Wake Forest, NC.
Surviving are his wife of twenty-seven years, Martha P. Maxwell of the home, two daughters; Tami B. Arledge (George), Angela B. Koon (Reggie), a son, Bryan P. Blackwell, two grandchildren; Cody J. Lawrence (Amanda) and his special angel, Natasha R. Blake (David), three great-grandchildren; Kristen Waters, Charles Blake and Nathan Lawrence and two brothers; Jim Maxwell and Billy Maxwell. He was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother.
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Leave a tributePlease know I love you always, just the same as I did the day you left us. When it is my time I sure hope to see you come get me. Please hug Nanny for me.
Love you Papi.
A lot has happened since you left us and we are not doing well. Bryan has left us as well. It happened in a tragic way but know that I was with him as well when he took his last breaths, as horrific and difficult as it was. I can’t seem to get through this. I have Nanny back with me. She is so strong. Unfortunately it has taken a damper on some of the relationships and that stinks. We have suffered so much loss these last 4 years. I don’t even feel as if I know who I am anymore PaPi. Oh how I could use your advice right now. I miss you so much! I hope you and Bryan have found each other in the great beyond and I will see you both again one day. I love you PaPi, so very much!
I want to wish u a Happy Valentine’s Day in Heaven.
Happy Veteran's Day! I remember I used to anticipate this Day and making it an extra special day for u. This is cause I have always been so proud of u. Then, I did not know exactly what your final amount of sacrifice u gave for our country would be! All I knew is how proud I was (and still am) to have such a brave, amazing person in my life to teach me. Lord how I miss u PaPi. :,(. I would love to discuss the Trump for President with u. He is our President-elect now, who would have ever thought huh? And yes, I support him :). I know that you would have as well. Anyhow, this is the only way I can wish u a Happy Veteran's Day now. I miss u my PaPi and you, nor ur service to our country will EVER be forgotten by me! Love u more than words!
I couldn't bring myself to visit here yesterday, for it was a difficult day, marking the 2 years since you left us. We still miss you everday and love you just the same. I sure hope that Rosa is there with you now. I had to have her put down 4 days ago. I'm hoping that she is with you, young and vibrant, just as you are. I miss you so much PaPi and love you more than words could ever express! Nanny misses you so much and we both hold you in our hearts forever. My heart still aches the same as it did 2 years ago when we lost you. I lost a piece of me when you left and will never be the same. I wish I could hug you but until we meet again, this is my place where I feel as I can speak to you. Miss you bunches my PaPi and love you always. <3
Love always,
Your Tatta
Happiness and tears
Of birthday celebrations
We've shared throughout the years
And though I'll always miss you
the endless love you brought
Warms my heart with gratitude
and feels my every thought
In Heaven where you're resting
I hope that you can see
How precious and uplifting
Your memory is to me
I feel that you are with me
In everything I do
So I'll celebrate your birthday
And spend it missing you.
Happy Birthday in Heaven my sweet PaPi!!! I miss you so much every single day that I carry on in this world without you. Until we meet again, I hope you know that I carry you in my heart! <3 <3 <3
Year #2 was incredibly difficult without you at Thanksgiving. I felt as if you were here in spirit but even so, it was still not near the same and I'm quite positive it never will be. I made all of your favorites and you would have been proud of the way that I have mastered making your and nanny's recipes. I will do my best to continue to keep the family together at holidays, until the day that you come get me to take me home with you. I love you PaPi and I thank you for visiting me in my dreams. <3 My heart is still broken, for it will always be so i believe. I try to keep it to myself how much the little things tear me apart. Such as, the other day I was in your closet (when attempting to make an ornament for you on the tree) and found your toboggin. It still smelled of you and I hugged it and lost myself for a moment. Wow I just miss you so much. I do now know how a broken heart feels. Only I don't think time will ever heal this one. I love you Charles Waco Maxwell and thank you for always being such a great father to this "little blonde-headed girl that ran around your house". Oh, and for Halloween, Pacey picked a Navy Seal costume out of all just because he said he wanted to be a soldier just as his papa was. <3 Love you my PaPi and miss you ENORMOUSLY. Papa Brady was taken home as well on the 14th. I hope ya'll two are enjoying yourself and if you will, tell him that I love him as well. PaPi, what I wouldn't give to kiss your forehead just ONE MORE TIME. Love you forever and always! <3
Your birthday brings back memories
Of laughter and of tears
Of all the celebrations held
Throughout your precious years.
As your now watching over me
I hope that you can see
How much those memories we made
Will always mean to me.
I'll always cherish times we had
And smile just at the thought
I hope you know the magnitude
Of joy your life here brought.
On Holidays and Birthdays
It's hard to be apart
Like every day that falls between
Your memory fills my heart.
You're with me now where ever I go
You're part of all I do
I'll celebrate your special day
And the gift of knowing you.
Love you Papi! <3
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Please know I love you always, just the same as I did the day you left us. When it is my time I sure hope to see you come get me. Please hug Nanny for me.
Love you Papi.
Telepathy ;]
I remember our old telepathic card tricks we used to pull on everyone. I have got to teach Pacey (Lil Charles) that one. I showed Kristen years ago. <3
I will Miss You Always. My heart aches.
Tears stream down my face as I see u this way. I love u papa, and it's not just words I say.
The last 7 months have been a gruesome display but it has made our bond even stronger with everyday.
And though these tears may stroll down my face, I know you are now in a happier place.
The long nights and decisions made are just a small repayment for the love u have gave.
Sometimes I feel sorrow, sometimes I feel hate. But bottom line is...u just can't fight fate.
The hardest part of living are moments like these, the moments that will surely put u upon your knees.
Ever since I was a little girl, I remember the love u gave;
From teaching me how to drive to buying my first ride. I always knew you would be by my side.
The memories shall live on and on and my love for you will stay even when your gone.