William Allen Maxwell

William Allen Maxwell, 97, of Plainfield, passed away December 29,2021.  He was born May 3, 1924 to the late Albert and Elva (Hodgin)  Maxwell in Hendricks County, IN.  He was a lifelong Hendricks County Farmer.  He was a member of the Plainfield Friends Meeting.  William deeply loved his wife Lois of 73 years, who preceded him in death, and all the children they had together. They had eight children, ten grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. He loved to gather with the family. He enjoyed the food and reminiscing about old times.  He had a great love for the outdoors. This led him to being a farmer his entire life.  He was a lover of all things John Deere. He lived on a schedule every day where he got up at the same time and went to bed at the same time. He was not much of a sports fan, but he liked to watch baseball and the Olympics. William was preceded in death by his parents (Albert and Elva), brother (Wilson), sister (Lucille) and two sons Hugh and Mark.  Bill is survived by two sons, Howard (Patty) and Randy Maxwell; four daughters, Carolyn Moore, Jeanette (Charlie) Moore, Mary (Byron) Jones and Amy Carpenter; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held 12 noon on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at the Grace Fellowship Church (6121 E. County Road 100 S Avon, IN) where friends may call on Thursday from 10:00 am until service time at 12 noon.  Inurnment will be in Sugar Grove Cemetery, Plainfield.  Arrangements by Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield.