Stephen Maxwell

Dr. Stephen P. Maxwell, 57, of Prince George died Thursday, July 3, 2008. He was the son of the late Conlee L. and Phyllis J. Eberbaugh Maxwell. Dr. Maxwell was a member of Virginia and National chapters of AVMA, a member of Merchants Hope Church, University of Ga. Alumni Association, Virginia Tech Alumni Association, Richard Bland College Alumni Association, drummer in the Southern Roots and Purple Haze bands, Prince George High School marching band that attended the Macyâ??s Day Parade in N.Y., Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca., Orange Bowl in Miami, Fl., and was filmed by the candid camera crew of Allen Funt. He was also a member of the Petersburg symphony. He loved country living, open spaces, beaches, hard work, animals, helping people and loved a Challenge. He was an Eagle Scout and a member of the â??Order of the Arrowâ? of the Boy Scouts of America at St. Johns church in Hopewell. His knowledge of the scientific field was vast and extensive. He was also highly accomplished and astute in many other areas which are too numerous to mention. He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce M. Maxwell of Prince George, a daughter Sara H. Maxwell â?? Bilter and husband Fred of Chester, a son Daniel S. Maxwell wife Jennifer of Prince George, a daughter Susan E. Maxwell â?? Humphries husband Jeff of Chesterfield, grandchildren Ethan and Grace Humphries, Anna Bilter, Braden and Landon Maxwell, two brothers, Robert D. Maxwell and wife Margie of Prince George and Phillip C. Maxwell and wife Virginia of Hondo, TX., Aunts Virginia Maxwell Fogg of Huntington W. Va., Phyllis Eberbaugh, Lorraine Eberbaugh both of Charleston, W. Va., numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, great nephews, all of his loving employees & clients, and his loving Black Lab â??Pupâ? affectionately nicknamed â??Smurfâ? by all the employees. The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T.Morriss & Son Funeral home Monday July 7, 2008 from 6:00PM to 8:00 PM. Interment will be private. Dr. Maxwell would have appreciated contributions to the Hopewell SPCA or Merchants Hope Church in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be posted at www.jtmorriss.com .