Gilbert Vern Maxwell, age 60 of Ithaca, MI passed away Thu, May 11, 2017 at his home.
Funeral services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI on Wed, May 17, 2017 at 1 pm with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating. Burial will take place at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI. Visitation will be held on Wed, May 17, 2017 prior to the service from 11 to 1 pm at the funeral home.
Gilbert was born in Detroit, MI on Jun 10, 1956, the son of Melvin and Beverly (Shaw) Maxwell. He was a graduate of Ithaca High School and Gilbert resided all of his life in Ithaca. Gilbert retired from Ithaca Public Schools. He was an avid drummer and had a love of automobiles.
He is survived by 3 sons: Jeremy Maxwell of Lansing, MI, Zachary and Jamie Maxwell of Edmore, MI, Jonathon and Connie Maxwell of Summerville, sC, 6 grandchildren: Blake, Kelsie, Neveah, Brione, Kolton, and baby Elliot on the way, mother, Virginia Maxwell of Ithaca, MI and niece Tressa and Andrew Sosnowski of Bay City, MI. Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Kimberly Weber and brother Douglas in infancy.
Memorials may be made to the Maxwell Family.