John Maxey Sr.
February 25, 1940 - September 06, 2021
Obituary
John J Maxey, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away Monday September 6, 2021, with his wife and children by his side. He was born on February 25, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Dennis and Maxine Maxey. John was retired from the Logistics Department of Eli Lilly. He served as a military policeman in the United States Army. After retiring, John spent 20 plus years greeting fans as an Indianapolis Indians ticket taker. Throughout his life, John had many community service activities and interests. These ranged from caring for babies at St Elizabeth Home, genealogy, reading history books, worked at the Indiana State Fair and active on the neighborhood Crime Watch program. John also cared for his grand-dogs, Sophie and Schatzi. He was a family man that took time for all of those around him. John was a member of the Brookside Lodge #720. He was a member of the Murat Shrine and the Valley of Indianapolis Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. John was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carol Maxey of Indianapolis; his brother, Charles (Darlene) Maxey of Montgomery, TX; his son, John Maxey Jr. of Indianapolis; and daughter, Barbara Maxey of Indianapolis; as well as nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews who all meant the world to him. A visitation will be held Wednesday, September 15 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Steven's Mortuary at 5520 W 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46224. A military service will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Shrine Children's Hospital or The Indiana Historical Society.
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Debbie Stevens
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We are so sorry for your loss. John was a good friend and co worker. We will keep the family in our prayers.
Joe and Debbie Stevens
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John Maxey
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Thanks for being a wonderful Dad
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Nicole
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We are thinking of all of you! Nicole & Michael Kobrowski
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Sherri Morris
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I feel so honored to have memories of John. It won’t be the same going to an Indians game or the Taste the Difference Festival without John there. Carol, you and your family are in my prayers.
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Oliver Miller
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I worked with John for four seasons at the Vic. What I’ll miss most about him is his enthusiasm for the game of baseball and what he brought to the park itself. And his never ending curiosity of greeting fans before game time never ceases to amaze me. RIP to you my friend and thank you for your friendship.
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Carl Mitchell
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John and I were best friends since the seventh grade. We had a lot of fun together. I moved away from A Indianapolis in the 80s. So we lost touch with each other. Although we were miles apart, I thought of him from time to time and remembered some fun thing we did. For some reason I was thinking of John (Lucky) yesterday and looked up his name. I was saddened to see read of his passing. He is missed. My heart goes out to Carol and their children and grand children.