Darrell Ivan Maxwell

Darrell Ivan Maxwell, 86, passed on November 5th, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas.

Visitation will be held on from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Amarillo, Texas. Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers.

Darrell was born in Pampa, Texas on January 8th, 1940, to Lloyd & Edna Maxwell. After graduating high school, he married his high school sweetheart, Joan Malone on December 6th of 1958. Shortly after, he joined the U.S. Navy and served from 1963-1967. He reported for duty on the USS Kitty Hawk and USS Bennington where he traveled to multiple countries during his deployment as a ship welder. His favorite visit being Japan.

After his service, he returned home to Pampa, Texas, and his growing family. He proudly supported his family by starting his own business, M&M Trucking. Darrell was a very successful businessman in both trucking & farming. He created a lasting legacy of hard work that he passed on to future generations. He enjoyed going fishing, hunting, attending auctions, spending time with family, telling stories, riding tractors, and tinkering in the barn. He was a humble man who was always willing to help anyone in need. Whether it was with a wrench or his vast mechanical skills, he was there to help. Handshakes went a long way with him. He was a man of his word. His door was always open for all who had a story.

He is preceded in death by his first-born infant daughter, Susan Dee Maxwell, his parents, in laws, Fred & Mabel Malone, son in law, Todd Posey, brother-in-law, James Malone and Robert Malone, nephew Kerri Malone, and niece, Dorinda Haynes.

Darrell is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Joan Maxwell, his brother Eldon Maxwell & wife Betty of Pampa, TX, sister Barbara Evans & husband James, of Pheonix, AZ, his 5 children; son Kevin Maxwell & wife Jill of Amarillo, daughter Marisa Younger & husband Cary of Amarillo, son Brian Maxwell & wife Autumn of Cave Springs, AR, son Mark Maxwell & wife Judy of Canyon, TX, and daughter Krista Posey of Amarillo. 11 grandchildren; Justin Bishop, Ashlie Maxwell, Tyler Younger & wife Jessica, Trent Maxwell & wife Sam, Lyndzey Maxwell, Haleigh Caldwell & husband Clint, Zach Younger & wife Bri, Hunter Lewis & husband Austin, Logan Posey, Landrey Posey & Jake Maxwell. As well as many nieces and nephews and 12 great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the amazing team at the VA for the care and compassion Darrell received.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the VA Amarillo in support of their continued work and in gratitude for the extraordinary kindness they showed Darrell.