Charles Lewis Maxwell V, passionate about family, friends
Charles Lewis Maxwell V, affectionately known as Bubby, 20, of Milton, passed unexpectedly the morning of Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. He was born July 13, 2002, in Philadelphia, Pa., son of Charles IV and Lauri Maxwell.
Charles graduated from Cape Henlopen High School in 2020. He was a life member of Bethany St. John’s United Methodist Church in Pleasantville, N.J. While growing up, he was an active member of Air Force JROTC at Atlantic County Institute of Technology in Mays Landing, N.J., 4-H of Atlantic County, N.J., and Boy Scouts of America Troop 126 in Mays Landing. Charles was passionate about his family, friends, job, and his daily Dunkin’ ritual, as well as photography, fashion, nature, helping others, and loving his cat, Missy. Most importantly, even from a young age, Charles was confident and passionate about being exactly who he was, despite what others may have thought or said; even then, he would go out of his way to help anyone and boost their esteem. He also lit up every room which was graced with his hair and signature grin. Charles loved working as a server at Big Fish Grill in Rehoboth, alongside what he considered his second family, especially being the bar back for his girls. Anyone who knew Charles knew that he was happily independent, fiercely loyal, unapologetically honest, a constant source of positivity, was always ready to make memories with the people he held close, and never met a stranger.
Charles was predeceased by his grandfathers: Charles Conover Maxwell III and Edward James McClafferty. He is survived by his parents, Charles and Lauri Maxwell; his siblings, Dylan Rosenberg, Olivia Kelly, Adam Kelly, Emma Maxwell and Charlotte Maxwell; his grandparents: Patricia McClafferty, Nancy Maxwell and Ken Salsgiver; and his many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m., on Earth Day Saturday, April 22, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Hwy., Lewes, where friends may visit beginning at 10 a.m. Additionally, a visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m., the night prior, Friday, April 21. At the family's request, do not wear black or ties! Immediately following the services, the family would like to invite all to join them in gathering at Milton Memorial Park in Milton to enjoy the company of loved ones in planting a tree in Charles’ honor.
A second celebration of life will be held in New Jersey at a later date.
Details regarding contributions in memory of Charles will be announced at a later time.
Visit Charles’ Life Memorial webpage and sign his virtual guestbook at parsellfuneralhomes.com.
