~ IN MEMORY ~
USN ret., NWA pilot Peter N.
Maxwell
DECEMBER 6, 1945 – MARCH 26, 2020
Notification with the passing of retired Northwest pilot Peter
Nunnally Maxwell, age 74. Pete joined
Northwest Airlines 04-28-1989. He is
survived by his wife Katy plus their children and many other close family
members.
Per whitepages listing, the family’s residence is listed as
309 Frances Thacker, Williamsburg,
VA 23185.
Obituary information below notes that a Celebration of Life will
be held at a later date.
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary……………… Peter N. Maxwell; USN Ret.; 74;
passed away on March 26; 2020. He was born in Hanna; Wyoming
and had been a resident of Williamsburg for the past 30 years. He was preceded
in death by his parents; the Reverend A.L. Maxwell and Helen G. Maxwell. Pete
grew up in Western North Carolina and was a member of the Sylva Little League
team that competed in the 1961 World Series. After graduating from UNCW; he
began Officer Candidate School in Pensacola; Florida. He received his “wings”
in 1968 and spent over 20 years serving his country. He was awarded many
service commendations; including a Meritorious Service Medal and Vietnam
Service Medal. Upon his retirement from the Navy in 1989; he was a pilot with
Northwest Airlines for 17 years.
Pete is survived by his loving wife Katy; daughters; Kelly
Armbruster (Will); Kimberly Gould (Ben); and Christy Budnick (Todd); brothers;
David (Ellen) and Jon (Caroline); karin M <sister-two@hotmail.com>; Susan
Shope; and three grandchildren. One of Pete’s cherished roles was making memories
as “G-Daddy.” Our family would like to thank all of Pete’s family; friends; and
medical professionals for their comfort; care; and support. We want to
especially thank Lasvill “Len” Woolcock; Medi Hospice; Edgeworth Park and White
Oaks. Their loving care enriched the quality of his journey.
In compliance with CDC recommendations; a Celebration of
Life and internment will be held at a later date. Internment with full military
honors will be held at the Alfred G. Horton; Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. In
lieu of flowers; the family requests donations be made to the Wounded Warrior
Project; a charity especially dear to Pete. You fought with all you had
“Big-Daddy” and it was amazing to witness your courage. Now use those Navy
wings to fly high; rest easy; and know you are greatly loved. Online
condolences may be shared at www.nelsenwilliamsburg.com
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