Wrights & Maxeys of Monroe County, Mississippi - Person Sheet
Wrights & Maxeys of Monroe County, Mississippi - Person Sheet
NameMAXEY, Gerald Preston Sr. 
, 2C2R
, 2C2RBirth Date20 Nov 1927
Birth PlaceNew Albany, Union County, Mississippi
Death Date7 Dec 2010 Age: 83
Death PlaceNew Albany, Union County, Mississippi
OccupationUsed Car Dealer
FatherMAXEY, James Troy (1908-1996)
MotherWELLS, Joyce Idell (1909-1989)
Misc. Notes
He was born Nov. 20, 1927, in Union County to the late James Troy Maxey and Joyce Idell Maxey.
In high school he was captain of the football team, where he played quarterback. In the 11th grade he was named "All Little Ten" in basketball as well as winning the "Little Ten" Championship. He was a pitcher in baseball.
While serving in the Navy for two years he was involved in the atomic bomb tests "Able" and "Baker" on Bikini Atoll "Operation Crossroads" in 1946. He also piloted troopships through the Panama Canal with over 300 personnel with help of his commanding officer.
He attended the University of Mississippi in 1948. He was a dispatcher for the Mississippi Highway Patrol in 1951. He was a unit administrator (Warrant Officer JG) for the Mississippi National Guard, Co. B, 750th Tank Battalion for three years. He finished number one in Mississippi M1 rifle at Camp Shelby in 1953. From 1955 to 1958 he was an Oldsmobile dealer. He held a pilot's license for single engine aircraft. He owned a Super Cruiser, two Aeronica Champions, and was a partner in two Cessna 72s and New Beechcraft Musketeer. He was a stock car driver from 1951-1953, driving a 1937 Ford "Scalded Dog" and a 1934 F 80 Ford. He was a used car dealer since 1958 at the corner of Main and Carter Streets in New Albany. He served on the airport commission, and helped get the airport building built. He was president of the Union County Development Association, Rotary Club, Oaks Country Club and Darden Association. He had equity in about 20 different farms in Union County at different times. He developed the subdivision at Oaks Country Club. He was a member of New Albany's First Baptist Church and a Mason.
He is survived by his daughter, Ginger Evans; three sons, Preston Maxey, David Maxey and Scott Maxey; and 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
In high school he was captain of the football team, where he played quarterback. In the 11th grade he was named "All Little Ten" in basketball as well as winning the "Little Ten" Championship. He was a pitcher in baseball.
While serving in the Navy for two years he was involved in the atomic bomb tests "Able" and "Baker" on Bikini Atoll "Operation Crossroads" in 1946. He also piloted troopships through the Panama Canal with over 300 personnel with help of his commanding officer.
He attended the University of Mississippi in 1948. He was a dispatcher for the Mississippi Highway Patrol in 1951. He was a unit administrator (Warrant Officer JG) for the Mississippi National Guard, Co. B, 750th Tank Battalion for three years. He finished number one in Mississippi M1 rifle at Camp Shelby in 1953. From 1955 to 1958 he was an Oldsmobile dealer. He held a pilot's license for single engine aircraft. He owned a Super Cruiser, two Aeronica Champions, and was a partner in two Cessna 72s and New Beechcraft Musketeer. He was a stock car driver from 1951-1953, driving a 1937 Ford "Scalded Dog" and a 1934 F 80 Ford. He was a used car dealer since 1958 at the corner of Main and Carter Streets in New Albany. He served on the airport commission, and helped get the airport building built. He was president of the Union County Development Association, Rotary Club, Oaks Country Club and Darden Association. He had equity in about 20 different farms in Union County at different times. He developed the subdivision at Oaks Country Club. He was a member of New Albany's First Baptist Church and a Mason.
He is survived by his daughter, Ginger Evans; three sons, Preston Maxey, David Maxey and Scott Maxey; and 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Spouses
Birth Date6 Sep 1930
Birth PlaceMeridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi
Death Date22 Sep 2020 Age: 90
Death PlaceNew Albany, Union County, Mississippi
OccupationTeacher
Misc. Notes
Virginia Frank Mathews Maxey, 90, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Union County. She was born September 6, 1930 in Meridian, MS to William C. Mathews and Miriam Wray Robbins Mathews.
She was a former teacher and much loved mother and grandmother. She was a member of First Baptist Church of New Albany, where she was also a member of the Susan Feather Sunday School Class. She volunteered at Baptist Clothes Closet. She was a member of the Mothers Club. She was a duplicate bridge player and had achieved life master. She had served as a Cub Scout Den Mother and was an active tennis player. She loved reading and watching her children and grandchildren play sports.
She is survived by her daughter, Ginger Evans; three sons, Preston Maxey, David Maxey and Scott Maxey (Lisa); two brothers, Bill Mathews and Dan Mathews; thirteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and the father of her children, Gerald P. Maxey, Sr.
Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
She was a former teacher and much loved mother and grandmother. She was a member of First Baptist Church of New Albany, where she was also a member of the Susan Feather Sunday School Class. She volunteered at Baptist Clothes Closet. She was a member of the Mothers Club. She was a duplicate bridge player and had achieved life master. She had served as a Cub Scout Den Mother and was an active tennis player. She loved reading and watching her children and grandchildren play sports.
She is survived by her daughter, Ginger Evans; three sons, Preston Maxey, David Maxey and Scott Maxey (Lisa); two brothers, Bill Mathews and Dan Mathews; thirteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and the father of her children, Gerald P. Maxey, Sr.
Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Marr Date21 Dec 1952