Mr. Stuart Otha Maxwell of South Boston, VA passed away November 25, 2017. He was born in Athens, GA on June 27, 1949 and was 68 years old. He was the son of the late Willie Lee Maxwell and the late Julia M. O'Dell. He was married to Suzan A. Maxwell who survives A great love if his life was University of Georgia football. He was a member of First Baptist Church, where he was member of the Philos Bible Study Class, member of American Legion, Sports Hall of Fame, and a former United States Naval Aviator. He graduated from University of Georgia where he received his B.A. in Political Science. Mr. Stuart Otha Maxwell is survived by: His WifeSuzan A. Maxwell of South Boston, VA His BrotherWilliam Maxwell and wife Dee Dee of Charlotte, NC His SisterKitty M. Godsey of Mechanicsville, VA Brother-in-lawWilliam T. Allen and wife Patricia of Powder Springs, GA Nieces and NephewMolly Toman Simmons and husband GusEmmy Nelson and husband DanMichael Toman and wife CaralynMary Catherine Maxwell Platt and husband AdamJane Maxwell Finch and husband GregAnn Taylor Maxwell Faithful four legged friends Maggie and Margo ***Preceded in death by*** Sister, Lynn Maxwell TomanNephew, Jason Corbett CollinsBrother-in-law, Roy GodseyFour legged friend, Stretch Funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church with the Dr. Bob Ballance officiating. For memorials please consider the Halifax County Humane Society, P.O. Box 696, South Boston, VA 24592 or First Baptist Church, 815 North Main Street, South Boston, VA 24592. Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com. Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.