Paul Edwin Maxwell

Paul Edwin Maxwell, 90, of Lebanon, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Paul Edwin Maxwell was born March 10, 1936 to Carl Frederick and Margaret (Doyle) Maxwell in Mechanicsburg, Indiana. He graduated from Kirklin High School.

On February 15, 1958, Paul married his beloved, Minda Marie (Johnson) Maxwell in Sheridan, Indiana. She preceded him in death.

Paul retired from Allisons Transmission in 1991. Paul enjoyed spending time with his wife, being at home tinkering around his shop, woodworking, watching westerns, and racoon hunting with his favorite dog, Bad Boy. Paul and Bad Boy won several hunting competitions. Paul enjoyed being a member of the hunting club. Paul often could be found sitting in his shop reminiscing about the good old days.

Paul and Minda were blessed with two sons, Jeff (Debbie) Maxwell of Brownsburg, and Gary Maxwell of Crawfordsville, and one daughter, Paula Trafford of Lebanon, all surviving him. They had nine grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Paul is survived by one sister Mabel Jarrett. He was preceded in death by brothers Floyd Maxwell, Lloyd Maxwell, Carl Maxwell, and Kenneth Maxwell, and one sister Dora Minnie Isenhower.

Paul was known as a family man, a hard worker, to be dependable, and a man of his word. Paul cared and loved his family greatly.

Paul accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

Family and friends will gather Thursday, October 22, for visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 p.m. in the Strawmyer & Drury Mortuary, 2400 N. Lebanon Street, Lebanon. Paul will be laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ruth Newby Food Pantry, 1122 Garfield St, Lebanon, Indiana 46052.