Gary Winford Maxedon

Gary Winford Maxedon, age 62, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015 at his residence in Columbia, Tennessee.

Gary was born on January 30, 1952 to the late Ray Winford Maxedon and Betty Sue Fite Maxedon in Madisonville, Kentucky. Gary married Belinda Sue Barocio on January 1, 1978. Gary was an owner/operator for R.R. Sales along with his wife Belinda. He was also a manufacturer sales representative for several companies including Texas Fluorescents in Dallas, Texas, Xtra Lite Lighting, LLC in Meridian, Mississippi, and Pac Lights, LLC in Chino Hill, California. He was a lifelong member of Graymere Church of Christ. Gary was a man of many talents including his salesmanship and his ability to fully restore cars. He was described by friends as exuding enthusiasm in all aspects of his life. His dream was to fly. In order to achieve his dreams, last April, Gary bought an airplane and had completed his courses with the help of longtime friend Troy Petteway. He was only a few steps away from receiving his pilot’s license. He loved everything that had a motor in it. Gary was in the process of restoring his 1967 Nova, and he enjoyed riding his Harley. He loved being involved in his grandchildren’s lives and thoroughly enjoyed his beloved title of “Papa.” While caring for his mother, he enjoyed visiting other residents of Morning Pointe Assisted Living.

The family will visit with friends on Monday, January 26, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia, Tennessee. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Williams Funeral Home with Wendell Robinson and John R. Vaughan officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens.

Gary is survived by his loving wife of thirty-seven years Belinda Barocio Maxedon; daughters Melissa Ann (Cory) Miller, Miranda Leigh Dye, and Traci Leanne (Ryan) Whiteside all of Columbia, Tennessee; grandchildren Robert Edward Miller, Avery Lee Miller, Olivia Grace Miller, Kinsley Nicole Dye, and Samuel Knox Dye; siblings Donald Ray (Cathy) Maxedon and Susan Gail (Bobby) Bishop; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents Ray Winford Maxedon and Betty Sue Fite Maxedon.
Pallbearers will be Donald Maxedon, Terry Davis, Tim Moore, Troy Petteway, Dwayne Maxedon, Ricky Maxedon, and Knox Dye.

Honorary pallbearers will be Ryan Whiteside, Cory Miller, Robert Miller, Avery Miller, Brian Maxedon, Joshua Bishop, and Austin Pope.

The family would like to give a special word of thanks to the Endoscopy Center of Maury Regional Medical Center, Dr. Choksi and staff, the nurses at Maury Regional Cancer Center, and to everyone who offered words of encouragement and prayers.

Memorials can be made Zion Christian Academy.

Williams Funeral Home is assisting the family with local arrangements. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.williamsfh.com .