Samuel Dewey Maxwell, Sr.

Samuel Dewey Maxwell Sr., a resident of Twin Hills in rural Okmulgee County, passed from this life on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at his home at the age of 53. Samuel was born on October 12, 1961 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Melvin Maxwell, Sr. and Gloreta Buffington Maxwell. Samuel grew up in Dustin, Oklahoma attending Graham and Dustin Public Schools. At a fairly young age, Samuel attended welding school and learned the craft of welding. Samuel worked for 26 years as a welder in several capacities, including a lengthy employment by Ref/Chem Corporation of Odessa, Texas as a master welder, where he donated each week to Shriner's Hospital. In recent years, Samuel had been working as a pipeliner. Samuel was a loving father, son, grandfather, brother and uncle and was a loyal friend to many. He will be remembered by his family and friends with great affection. Samuel was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan, and he was an accomplished hunter and fisherman. Samuel had great love for his longtime companion, his faithful dog "Tony Romo". But most of all, Samuel's greatest of loves was for his grandchildren, each of which was uniquely special to him. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Gloreta and Melvin Maxwell; his son, David Maxwell; two brothers, James Thomas Maxwell and Kelly Joe Maxwell; and a nephew, Jeffery Putnam. Samuel is survived by his son, Samuel Dewey Maxwell, Jr. and wife Melissa of Beggs; a daughter, Sammijo Suleann Maxwell Gryder and husband Brandon of Schulter; by two children he helped raise through a previous marriage, Michael Gail McClain of Schulter and April Stidman Walker and husband Bart of Schulter; 12 grandchildren, Joshua Frantz, Emily Maxwell, David Maxwell Jr., Kye Maxwell, Cody Gryder, Michael Gryder, Markee Gryder, Bailey Weeks, Brooklyn Weeks, Audrey Walker, Andrew Walker, and Colt Walker; two brothers, Melvin Maxwell, Jr. and wife Melanie of Oklahoma City, OK and Roger Maxwell, Sr. of Atoka; by five sisters, Vilenna Shaddix and Ron Spears of Gore, OK; Paula Smith and husband Donnie of Dewar, Coraine Maxwell and Bobby Holland of Daytona Beach, FL, Billie Carson and husband Jackie of Henryetta, and Janey Bass and Robert Webb of Dewar; by numerous nieces, nephews, other extended family; and many good friends. Viewing will be held at Integrity Funeral Service on Tuesday, August 18 from 5-8pm, and on Wednesday, August 19 from 8am-8pm. A funeral service for Samuel will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 10:00am at New Covenant Tabernacle near Grayson with Rev. Robert Lay and Rev. Robert Gaches officiating. Interment will follow at Dustin Cemetery under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service of Henryetta. Pallbearers will be Tim Lykins, Wally Esterline, Joshua Frantz, Theron Esterline, Adam Dishman, and Steve Smith. Honorary bearers will be Jimmy Dale, Brandon Gryder, and Brandon Maxwell.