Benjamin Franklin Maxie

May 26, 1931 - February 16, 2015

Benjamin Franklin Maxie age 83 of Mazie, Kentucky passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Maxie was born May 26, 1931 in Lawrence Co, Kentucky a son of the late Jackson and Sarah Barker Maxie. He was of the Christian faith and was a laborer where he worked in the oil fields all of his life. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by 3 brothers; John William Maxie, Robert Maxie, and Woodrow Maxie. 2 sisters; Rhoda Eldridge, and Hattie Caskey. He is survived by his wife of 56 years; Mary Maxie, 2 sons and daughters in-law; William and Wilma Maxie, Jesse and Carolyn Maxie all of Mazie, Kentucky. One daughter; Cathy Kelley of Isonville, Kentucky. One brother; Clyde Maxie of Mazie, Kentucky. 6 Grandchildren survive along with a host of extended family members who will sadly mourn his passing. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 20, 2015 at the Maxie residence at 28201 Highway 32, Mazie, Kentucky with Bro. Allen Ison officiating. Burial will follow in the Benjamin Franklin Maxie Cemetery at Mazie. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:00 a.m. Thursday until the service hour Friday at the Maxie residence. James Franklin Burton, Kevin Burton, Bennie Eldridge, Daron Eldridge, Patrick Eldridge, and Vick Eldridge will be serving as pallbearers. .