MAXSON, Cleland Jay 1909-2004

MAXSON, GREEN, CROSS, KENNEDY

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 10/1/2011 at 22:00:52

CLELAND JAY MAXSON

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MARBLE ROCK — Cleland Jay Maxson, 94, of Port Charles Assisted Living in Charles City, formerly of Marble Rock, died Saturday, (Jan. 17, 2004) at his home.

His funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Charles City with the Rev. Ruth Yeaton officiating. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Marble Rock.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Marble Rock and will continue Tuesday, one hour before the service at the church.

Reid’s Funeral Chapel, (641) 397-2689.

Mason City Globe Gazette

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CLELAND JAY MAXSON

MARBLE ROCK — Funeral services for Cleland Jay Maxson, 94, of Port Charles Assisted Living, Charles City, formerly of Marble Rock, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Charles City with Pastor Ruth Yeaton officiating. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Marble Rock.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Marble Rock, and will continue Tuesday at the church one hour before services.

Cleland Jay Maxson was born May 10, 1909, in Union Township, Floyd County a son of Verne and Hattie (Kennedy) Maxson, and died Saturday (January 17, 2004) at Port Charles in Charles City.

He received his education from the Marble Rock High School graduating in 1926, and attended Iowa State University at Ames. Cleland farmed North of Marble Rock. On January 1, 1942, he married Eunice Nash, who preceded him in death on August 26, 1973. That same year he moved into Marble Rock to care for his mother.

On August 9, 1978, he married Coral Green Cross. They lived in Marble Rock and were faithful members of the Bethel Baptist Church there until it closed in 1983. They attended the First Baptist Church where Cleland was a member, and the Christian Missionary Alliance Church both in Charles City. In March of 2001, Cleland and Cora moved to Port Charles where Cora preceded him in death on November 4, 2001.

Cleland loved to sing and play hymns on the organ and harmonica. He was an example of Christian brotherhood to all who knew him. He read his Bible regularly, and truly believed in and worshiped his Savior.

His is survived by his brother Roy of Indianapolis, Ind.; step-daughter, Patricia Barton of Depere, Wisc.; step-grandson, Shawn Denny of Minneapolis; several cousins, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

Cleland was also preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Darrell.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Cleland Jay Maxson Memorial Fund in care of the First Baptist Church, Charles City, Iowa 50616.

Reid’s Funeral Chapel, Marble Rock, (641) 397-2689.

Mason City Globe Gazette, Jan. 19, 2004