Harry Ellis “Sonny” Maxwell

July 27, 2024

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Harry Ellis “Sonny” Maxwell, 75, of Frankfort, Ind., died July 27, 2024 at the Indiana Veterans Home, West Lafayette, Ind.  He was born February 7, 1949 in Indianapolis, Ind. to Fraser & Caroline (Young) Maxwell.

Sonny attended Frankfort High School and later received his GED.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, from 1968-1970.

Visitation and Services

Private family graveside services with military honors were held at Green Lawn Memorial Park. Memorials in memory of Sonny Maxwell may be made to his family to assist with an Appreciation Plaque that will be presented to the Indiana Veterans Home in Sonny's honor. Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort was honored to assist the family.

Survived by:

3 Daughters: Amy (Dennis) Coddington of Frankfort, Melissa (Mike) Eller of San Antonio, TX, Kimberly (Timothy) Head of San Antonio, TX, 1 Special Son: Larry “Bucky” Cory of Alabama, 6 Sisters: Caroline Hurt of Frankfort, Peggy Williams of Lafayette, Debby Roush of Monticello, Monica Knuckles of Kokomo, Pamela Maxwell of Lafayette, Mary Jo Mang of Lafayette, 2 Brothers: William (Alice) Maxwell of Florida, and James (Patricia) Maxwell of Reynolds. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

Preceded by:

his parents and a sister, Marilyn Hudson

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5 Condolences for “Harry Ellis “Sonny” Maxwell”

  1. Dave and. Patty Brumbarger July 30, 2024 at 7:25 pm

    OH my this saddens me and Dave. Sonny has been a long time friend to Dave and my friend since 1983 when I married Dave. He helped bring Dave into my life, attended our wedding He helped care for our children. He was one swell man. We haven’t had much contact lately but every once in a while we touched base. May he be at peace. Love ya Sonny thanks for all your joy in our lives.

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  2. David Lewis July 30, 2024 at 8:02 pm

    Sorry for your loss. Rip you have my condolences and prayers

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  3. Linda Ostler July 31, 2024 at 6:13 am

    My sincere condolences to the family. Sonny was the sweetest, kindest friend. I will miss him.

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  4. Alice Maxwell July 31, 2024 at 1:47 pm

    Didn’t get to see him often but we loved him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the rest of the family. May God give you all his peace.

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  5. Matt & Tammy Maxwell July 31, 2024 at 8:50 pm

    Now you will live forever in the house of the Lord. Matt and I truly enjoyed our time spent with Sonny outside talking and laughing. We really enjoyed his knowledge in genealogy It was nice to share the same passion about family history with him. The family is in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Sonny.

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