Melvin L Maxwell

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p m on Friday, January 3, 2014 at First Baptist Church of Lafayette, 1100 Lee Avenue, for Melvin L. Maxwell, 75, who died peacefully at home on Sunday, December 29, 2013. Melvin was born in Spokane, Washington and moved to Lafayette in 1956 where he resided for the majority of his life. He graduated from Southwestern Louisiana Institute in 1960, where he was a member of Theta Xi fraternity. A graduate of the Naval Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island, Melvin served in the United States Navy from 1960-1964, working as a Lieutenant J.G. on the Admiral’s staff. He worked as a stockbroker and Certified Financial Planner for many years before attending Louisiana State University School of Law, from which he graduated in 1982. He had a long and successful career as a real estate attorney and owner of Insured Title Company, Ltd. With a strong commitment to his community, Melvin served in the past as President and Program Director of Junior Achievement of Lafayette, Member and Treasurer of M. E. Girard Lodge, F. & A. M. #450, Secretary of Kiwanis Club of Lafayette, President of Acadiana Tennis League, Member of the City of Lafayette Zoning Board of Adjustments, Coach in the City of Lafayette Youth Baseball Program, Member of the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, and Member of the Junior League of Lafayette’s Community Advisory Board. Melvin was very active in the Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association, serving over the years as President, Ball Chairman, Captain of the Ball, Chairman of the Dukes, Chairman of Parades, Ex Officio Member of the Board of Directors, and Floor Committee Member. He also served as a Member and Duke of the Krewe of Gabriel; Member, Duke, Special Character, and Chairman of the Maskers of the Krewe of Troubadours; Member and Duke of the Krewe of Triton; and Duke of the Krewe of Attakapas. An avid sports fan, Melvin loved watching LSU football and more importantly, loved watching his grandson, Grant Maxwell, at his Ascension Episcopal Blue Gators basketball and golf events. Melvin’s relentless support of Grant and the Ascension Blue Gators basketball and golf teams meant that these team events, and any related events, were not to be missed. Melvin was looking forward to continuing to support Grant in his college golf team pursuits at Mississippi College. Melvin was a devoted and beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his daughter, Lesley Maxwell; his grandson and best friend, Grant Maxwell; and his devoted Yorkshire terrier and sofa buddy, Sassy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth “Liz” Busby Maxwell, his son, M. Craig Maxwell, and his parents, Evert and Maude Maxwell. The family asks that visitation be observed on Friday, January 3, 2014 at First Baptist Church from 1:00 p.m. until the time of services In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the charity of your choice. Personal condolences may be sent to the Maxwell family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com. Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, Louisiana is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Melvin L Maxwell

December 14, 1938 - December 29, 2013