Wayne Edward Maxhimer

Wayne Edward Maxhimer Sr. 61, of Crown City, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Scioto Community Nursing Home.

Born on January 18, 1954 in Dover, he was the son of the late Paul Maxhimer Sr. and Grace Anderson Maxhimer, who survives. He is also preceded in death by his brother; Jimmy Lee Maxhimer and his cousin/brother and best friend; Ed McGuire.

Wayne worked as a cook for many truck stops including the Country Kitchen in London, Ohio, 76 Truck Stop also in London, and Duke Truck Stop in Buckeye Lake.
Wayne attended Victory Baptist Church in Crown City. He enjoyed soft rock and country music. He also loved wrestling and Chevy cars. He was an avid Buckeye Fan. Above all, he loved spending time with his family.

In addition to his mother, Grace of Springfield, Ohio, he is also survived by his children; Terry (Wendy) Leonard of Obetz, Wayne (Pam) Maxhimer Jr, of Lenoir, NC, Kathy (Keith) Pugh of Crown City, Ohio; four grandchildren, Quintin Rupe, Lacie Smail, Brooke Smail, Brianna Coleman; two brothers, Paul Maxhimer (Cheryl) of Corning, Ohio, Tim (Brenda) Maxhimer of Corning; sisters, Linda Copeland (companion, Eddie), Dottie Maxhimer Logsdon of Ravenna; along with several nieces and nephews and cousins.

A celebration of Wayne's life will be held at the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home in Dover on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 1:00pm with Brother Chuck Hopkins of East Sparta Church of Christ officiating. Interment will take place at German Cemetery in Mineral City. Friends are invited to call Tuesday from 11-1:00 pm.

Following the service of committal, a meal will be served at the Toland-Herzig Monarch Center. Those unable to attend, or who would like to share a fond memory of Wayne may do so by visiting the "Obituaries & Flowers" link on the funeral home's website.