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Paul Andrew McCombs Maxey
Obituaries
May 15, 2024
Paul Andrew McCombs Maxey

Paul Andrew Mc-Combs Maxey of Dustin, Oklahoma, died unexpectedly on May 9, 2024, at Henryetta Hospital, Henryetta, Oklahoma after a fall. He was born Dec. 21, 1933, in Enid, Oklahoma, the son of Henry Truman and Barbara Alice (Horner) Maxey.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his first-born son, Paul Andrew Maxey II (Drew).

Surviving in addition to his wife, Rosemary McCombs Maxey, are his daughter, Marci Hendrix and her husband, Jeff Hendrix of Memphis, Tenn.; son, Adrian McCombs Maxey and his wife, LiErin Probasco of Oklahoma City, Okla.; son, Truman McCombs Maxey and his wife, Nicole Schlaefli of Independence, Mo.; two grandsons, Dashiell, and Malcolm; brother, Henry Maxey, Fort Worth, Texas; and sister, Barbara Maxey Robberson, Houston, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.

Paul recently celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by friends and family at his beloved Weogufkee Baptist Church, Hanna, Oklahoma. He loved his church and church family. He also loved to watch the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball games from his recliner as well as attend games at the Paycom Center with his grandsons. He was an avid reader and wore out many Kindle devices.

Paul lived a life of service as a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. They say that to really learn a new language you should immerse yourself in that language. In that same way, when you are surrounded by people who serve, you naturally understand how important it is. That’s the world in which Paul grew up in.

While Paul was a baby in the 1930s, Paul’s father became the executive director of the Baptist Children’s Home in Oklahoma City, where, for decades, the entire family loved and served countless children who needed families. Paul was immersed in a world of service from a young age, so his calling into ministry was a seamless transition.

Paul served as pastor to several churches in Oklahoma including Parkview Baptist Church, Tulsa; Blue Ridge Baptist Church, Independence, Missouri; Pittsburgh Baptist Church, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Park Slope Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York. He followed that ministry as associate director of Interchurch Medical Assistance before founding Allied Medical Ministries in Westminster, Maryland, where they dispatched pharmaceutical and medical supplies to areas of need worldwide. During his time in Maryland, he pastored St. John’s Church, Woodsboro, Maryland.

And while his call to service was crucial, his love of family was the most precious. Paul met Rosemary in the mid-1970s and they were married for 49 years. They became a blended family with Drew and Marci from Paul’s first marriage. Sons, Adrian and Truman were both born in Brooklyn.

Retirement did not come easy for Paul. From Maryland, Paul and Rosemary “retired” to Dustin, Oklahoma in the late 1990s. Paul continued working for Allied Medical Ministries, serving pastorates at Montesoma, Tuskegee, and Belvin Indian Baptist Churches in Oklahoma, and serving on boards, all while managing a small herd of cattle. Paul enjoyed working on the boards of the Shell Creek Rural Water District #12, the Indian Falls Creek Executive Committee, Deep Fork Community Action Project, and the Dustin Senior Center.

Paul was fun, feisty, and just a little stubborn. Even with health challenges, “No” was not an option. If there was a way, it was going to happen, especially if it was for his church and family. At 90, he was still mowing the yard and doing chores, planning adventures, and living life fully – but also loving his daily nap.

The family is grateful to their friend, Gary Mitchell, for his presence in their lives and helping with the cattle in recent years.

Paul was an alum of Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, Oklahoma and Southwestern Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas.

A wake service was held 7-9 p.m, Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the Kelley Memorial Chapel. Funeral services were held 1 p.m., Monday, May 13, 2024, at the Weogufkee Baptist Church with Dr. Roley McIntosh and Reverend Ernest Best officiating.

Burial followed at the Weogufkee Cemetery under the direction of Hunn, Black & Merritt Funeral Home & Crematory.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hbmfuneralhome. com.

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