Wilbur Maxwell

Wilbur James Maxwell was born to Melvin Maxwell and Ruth (Fulkerson) Maxwell in McNatt, Missouri on March 11, 1935. Wilbur led a long faithful life and passed peacefully at his home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma on May 16, 2026, at the age of 91. Wilbur was the second oldest of seven children and had a love of family instilled in him from a young age. He lived in McNatt as a youngster, then his family moved to Miami, Oklahoma. Wilbur graduated from Miami High School in 1953 and then attended NEO A&M before joining the United States Army in 1954 where he served as part of the occupational forces in Europe following WWII. After his discharge, he married the love of his life, Barbara Ann Gourd, on January 15, 1958 in Miami. Soon after, they moved to Phoenix, Arizona where Wilbur finished his degree in Chemistry at the University of Arizona. He taught high school classes for some time before moving back to Oklahoma and beginning a career in the oil services industry, first as a chemist and later as a purchasing manager. Wilbur and Barabara raised three beautiful children together – Steven, Randall, and David. Wilbur enjoyed traveling with Barbara, and especially loved reminiscing on their time spent together in Europe. When he wasn’t traveling, he enjoyed tending to his yard, golfing with good friends all over the country, and hosting family domino nights on Sunday. Wilbur was a man of tremendous faith. He was dedicated to his home church, Arrow Heights, where he served as both a Deacon and a Sunday school teacher for many years. Wilbur helped start the Monday Night Men’s Ministry and enjoyed participating in the group for many years, growing in faith and enjoying fellowship with a tightknit community of Believers. Wilbur loved being part of a large, multigenerational family and spending as much time as possible with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was a guiding light to his family, a faithful friend, and an influential spiritual leader at his church. Wilbur will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Wilbur will be fondly remembered by His Children: Steven (Karen) Maxwell of Broken Arrow Oklahoma Randall (Jennifer) Maxwell of Owasso, Oklahoma David Maxwell of Tulsa, Oklahoma His Grandchildren: Jordan Maxwell, Christopher (Jessica) Maxwell, Tyler (Taylor) Maxwell, Madeline Maxwell (Amanda Stansbury), Samantha Maxwell, Savannah Owczarski, and Nicholas Owczarski His Great Grandchildren: Rosha Maxwell, Evie Hamilton, River Maxwell, and Tatum Maxwell As well as his siblings: Wayne (Susan) Maxwell and Judy Cavaliero He was preceded in death by: His Parents: Melvin and Ruth Maxwell His Wife: Barbara Maxwell His Siblings: George Maxwell, Robert Maxwell, Bill Maxwell, and Jerry Maxwell

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Wilbur Maxwell

March 11, 1935 - May 16, 2026