Jimmy Joe Maxson, Jr.

    Jimmy J. Maxson, Jr., 69, of Monticello, Indiana, died on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 5:24 p.m. at his residence with his family by his side.

    Jimmy was born on Sunday, February 7, 1954, in Logansport, Indiana, to Jimmy Maxson, Sr. and Rosalee Ann (Mclaughlin) Maxson.

    On April 19, 1975, in the Lutheran Church, in Delphi, Indiana, he married Jacquelyn B. Wray.  She survives. 

    Jimmy was born and raised in Monticello, Indiana and attended Twin Lakes High School of Monticello, Indiana. He was an EMT/Fireman for the Monticello Fire Department of Monticello, Indiana.  Jimmy worked for Yocum Sanitation as a driver and Rollheiser Properties as a property maintenance manager.  He was the best babysitter for all of his kids and grandkids.  Jimmy was what they called "Grandpa's Taxi" 24/7 running the kids and grandkids all over the place. He was mom's pool boy, lol. Jimmy was a past member of the Redmen's Lodge of Monticello, Indiana. He loved vacationing in Cancun and was a Jimmy Buffett Parrot Head. 

    Jimmy is survived by his wife, Jacquelyn "Jacque/ Sis" Maxson of Monticello, Indiana; daughter Angie (husband Gene, Sr.) Frier of Monticello, Indiana; son, Bruce (wife Missy) Maxson of Monticello, Indiana; grandchildren, Gene Frier, Jr. of Monticello, Indiana, Casey (companion Gabriella DeVecchis) Frier of Huntersville, North Carolina, Emily (fiancé Cobe Adams) Frier of Monticello, Indiana, Bryce Maxson of Monticello, Indiana; great-granddaughter, Kharter Frier of Monticello, Indiana; father, Jimmy (wife Suzanne) Maxson, Sr.; brother, Jerry (wife Allison) Maxson of Monticello, Indiana; sister-in-law, Roxanna Stoner of Wabash, Indiana; brother-in-law, Jack Wray of Delphi, Indiana; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

   Jimmy was preceded in death by his mother, Rosalee Maxson; sister, Tammy Rose Priest; mother and father-in-law, Delbert and Mary Wray, sisters-in-law, Robin Gustafson and Karen Sue Grimes; brothers-in-law, Jerry Stoner, Sr., Clarence "Gus" Gustafson, Richard "Dick" Grimes, and Danny Priest.

    Gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until the time of services at 7:00 p.m. at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana. 

    Celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana, with Charlie Roberts of Calvary Temple God's House of Hope and Healing, officiating. 

    Burial will be private for the family. 

    Memorials may be given to the Happy Tails, Animal Rescue.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or can be mailed to 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana 47960 C/O Maxson Family Memorial. 

    Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana is honored to be assisting the family.