He was currently serving as Mayor of Monticello. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Twenty For The Future and was a Mason. He was a graduate of Warren High School where he played football, basketball and ran track. After graduating from Warren, Allen married his high school sweetheart, Dana Rough and enrolled at Arkansas A&M College where he played football in 1961 and 1962. He then became employed at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in 1963 where he worked for 29 years before his retirement.
After retiring, he went to work for Congressman Jay Dickey at his Pine Bluff congressional office as District Director and later was Chief of Staff before becoming employed by UAP Timberland as a Human Resources Manager. Allen was also an Arkansas State Representative for three terms. He then was elected Mayor of Monticello where he has served for almost four years.
As Mayor, he was instrumental in many projects such as I530 funding, completion of the Monticello Sports Complex, implementation of the water improvement system, completed the restoration of the sewer treatment facility, completion of the new Monticello Fire Station and various other projects. He was a charter board member of the Southeast Arkansas Cornerstone Coalition. Allen was a strong backer for many Monticello and Southeast Arkansas economic development projects.
He is survived by his wife, Dana Rough Maxwell of Monticello; one daughter, Leslie Paige Maxwell Chase and husband Dr. Tim Chase of Monticello; one son, Allen Wilson Maxwell, III and wife Leigh of Madison, WI; three brothers, Tommy Maxwell and wife Beth of Monticello, Jerry Maxwell and wife Gale of Tonti Town, AR and Dr. Ralph Maxwell and wife Rhonda of Fayetteville; two granddaughters, Summer and Madisyn Chase both of Monticello; two grandsons, Pearson Maxwell of Madison, WI and Tommy Lopez of Monticello; a sister-in-law, Susanne Maxwell of Conway; two very special family members, Eddie Colvin of Dallas, TX and Zhenya (Eugene) Timonin of Novgorad, Russia; a brother-in-law, Rick Rough and wife Judy of Little Rock; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Condolences(81)
JOHN BURKHART
SHERIDAN, AR., AR Thursday, April 3, 2014 SORRY I'AM SO LATE, I JUST HEARD ABOUT ALLEN.WE WERE IN SCHOOL TOGETHER, WAY BACK. WE GROW TOGETHER. JOHNPhyllis Harden - Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel
, AR Wednesday, March 26, 2014 Dana - Allen's service was beautiful, all of it was so "Allen". He will be missed as a dear friend as well as a visionary for the City of Monticello and the State of Arkansas. He worked so hard on the I-530 Connector and we need to redouble our efforts to see the completion of Allen's dream. I will fondly think of Allen each summer as I remember the tomatoes, pickles and salsa he so freely delivered to our office. My prayer for you and your family is God's loving arms around you and that your mind will be filled with Allen's wonderful memories as you go through this valley.Phyllis Harden
, TX Wednesday, March 26, 2014 Dana -Belinda M. Jolley
Little Rock, AR Thursday, March 20, 2014 All my love, DanaSherry Carson
Monticello, AR Saturday, March 15, 2014 Sending sincere sympthy and prayers to you all. Was so saddened to lose such a great man. He will be missed. MMay God bless and comfort you all!Joel & Beverly
Springdale,AR, AR Saturday, March 15, 2014 We were so sorry to hear about Allen. He was such a great guy and fun to be with. We have so many wonderful memories of our time together in Little Rock. We will keep you all in our prayers. Beverly & Joel NorthRalph & Teressa Hunter
Monticello, AR Friday, March 14, 2014 You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.Meagan
, TX Friday, March 14, 2014 The Maxwell family is in my prayers. I enjoyed getting to know him for the time that I did.....Marlene Elliott
Warren, AR Friday, March 14, 2014 I am so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of having Allen in my home several years ago when he was working with Jay Dickey's campaign. I pray for your comfort during this difficult time.Donna Pearson Halinski
Chesterfield, MO Friday, March 14, 2014 I weep with you for your loss; yet, I know Butch will dwell with you in that safe place - in your heart where no storm, night or pain can reach him. Look not only for him in memory, but in presence - in all the ways he lived in courage, service, family devotion and love until you see him again where all tears will be wiped from our minds and where you will never lose loved ones again. God bless and strengthen you all.Brecken Stafford Perry
El Dorado, AR Thursday, March 13, 2014 Mr. Allen was such a special person- he always knew how to make someone smile and bring out the best. He will never be forgotten. Prayers for such a sweet family during this time.Glenn Guillory
Benton, AR Thursday, March 13, 2014 Allen was one of my duck hunting buddies. We enjoyed many early mornings in the duck woods watching the sunrise. We had several great hunts at the "Posted Line Hole" back in the day as well as the "Golden Hole". One of my fondest memories was when we were hunting in Temple Island and Allen brought his Coleman stove, eggs, bacon and biscuits. Man was that some good food! Allen also had a real knack for working lonely green heads down into the decoys. Hey could speak their langiage. I will miss Allen...GlennLarry Doggett
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 13, 2014 I am praying for all of you in the Maxwell family. Mayor Maxwell will be missed by everyone that knew him. Know that we are lifting you up in our prayers.Larry Doggett
Life Church, Monticello, Arkansas
Pines Broadcasting, Monticello, Arkansas
Tommy Gray
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 13, 2014 Allen Maxwell will greatly be missed! He was a great man, family man, friend to all, Christian, and a people person, May God be with his family,Martha Barbee
Monticello, TX Thursday, March 13, 2014 Paige I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. You and your entire family are in my thoughts & prayers.We love you guys.
Mark, Martha & Dakota
Billy Tarpley
Sherwood, AR Thursday, March 13, 2014 Paige and Tim,Allen was a "great man", not just a "good" man. He improved the lives of so many people in and around Drew County, which is evidenced by his many years in public service. Please know that Sally and I are keeping you in our prayers.
Billy Tarpley
Mike Burris
Malvern, AR Wednesday, March 12, 2014 I would like to extend my condolences to Allen's wife, children and family for your sudden loss.I had the privilege and honor to serve in the Arkansas Legislature with Allen for six years. Allen was a public servant and did his best to improve the lives of Arkansans during his tenure as a Legislator and as Mayor of Monticello.
My prayers are with you during this time of loss!
Sincerely,
Former Arkansas State Representative, Mike Burris
Wilber & Alice Chambers
Hattiesburg, MS Wednesday, March 12, 2014 We were so very sorry to hear of the sudden death of Allen. We remember him as friends in college at Arkansas A&M as well as the high school days of his growing up in Warren and our growing up in Fordyce. Our most sincere sympathy to all the family.Randy & Beth Peek
Warren, AR Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Entire Maxwell family is in our prayers, please have comfort in knowing he was a wonderful person, served others and his community of southeast AR. He was blessed with great family and friends. Respected and loved by all who came in his path!LaVonne & Ronnie Baker
Austin, TX Wednesday, March 12, 2014 We have so many good memories of our friendship as young couples in Little Rock. What fun we had and we 'll always remember Allen 's smile and sense of humor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dana, Paige and Al. May His peace engulf each of you in the days ahead.David Hargis
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, March 12, 2014 In about 1961, Allen Maxwell was graduating from the Warren High School, an Allstate end on the Lumberjack football team. I was in the 7th or 8th grade. He was one of my heroes. I had a chance to tell him that at a function for Coach Jamie Raper within the past few months. He looked good, and I am stunned at this sad news. I have known the entire Maxwell family, and they are all exceptional, every one.Diane Engelkes
TEXARKANA, TX Wednesday, March 12, 2014 My love and prayers to all the Maxwell family. Allen was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. I remember helping with campaigns for his State Representative position. I visited with him during a recent trip to Monticello at the Italian restaurant downtown. So glad I had that chance to see him. Your family has touched mine in many ways. May God be with you during this difficult time.Owen & Gwen Stanford
Selma, AR Wednesday, March 12, 2014 We are thinking of all of you. May you find peace and comfort at this time.Owen & Gwen
Rosalie Emerson
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 12, 2014 May the Lord's presence be real to you at this time. I'm praying for you. In His love,Carl and Diane Lucky
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Dana and family, we are so sorry for your loss and Allen will certainly be missed by many. We regret that we won't be in town to attend the funeral but our thoughts and prayers are with you.Mona Woods Burris
Sherwood, AR Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Keeping all of your family in my prayers during this time. He was my first supervisor at Southwestern Bell and a great friend to my dad Ben Woods that passed away 5 months ago. Time is a great healer and faith will ease the pain. So sorry to hear this news.Sandra & Tommy Toole
Marshall, TX Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Dear Maxwell Family, our prayers are with you at this time.Freddie & Mary Ann Mobley
Warren, AR Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Great memories of Allen. We will see him again one day.Prayers to all of the family.
Robin & Judge Kenny Johnson
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Words will never be able to express the kind of person Allen Maxwell was, a friend, a leader, mentor. His passion for what he believed in was so natural. Since the day I have met Mayor, he has showed nothing except kindness and I will remember that always. Rest in peace Allen!Karen Robinson
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Mr. Allen was a great man and loved by all of us. He has always taken time to love on our kids, be interested in their activities and loved to watch them in sports. He thought of us every year when salsa and pickle time came around, and he loved to tell us stories. He loved his family dearly, and it showed every time he was around them. He will truly be missed! We are praying for you during this very difficult time.Randy and Gwen Boyd
Conway, AR Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your familyBeth Davis
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 12, 2014 So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayersMary Heady
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Mayor Allen Maxwell will be missed. I learned a lot about Monticello when I was privileged to hear him speak.Mary Heady
Kenneth Nemeth
Norcross, GA Wednesday, March 12, 2014 All of us at Southern States Energy Board had the privilege of working with Allen as our House member when he served in the Arkansas House of Representatives. He was brillinat, resourceful, and played a key role in the Board's success. We will miss him dearly.Maury A Joe
Pine Bluff, AR Wednesday, March 12, 2014 My deepest sympathy to the family.Coach Harold & Carolyn Tilley
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Our deepest sympathy to Allen's family. He will be missed.Sandra Brown
Warren, AR Wednesday, March 12, 2014 I got to know Allen on the Intermodal Board. He was a real joy to know. Very intelligent and never afraid to ask questions. I will miss his wit and comments.God bless his family and the city of Monticello.
We have all lost a one of a kind jewel.
tommy freeman
murfreesboro, AR Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Dana I was so sorry to learn of Allen's passing away. I wish I could attend his service but circumstances will prevent it. You and all the family are in my thoughts and prayers.Tommy
Jimmy Reep
Warren, AR Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Dana, and all the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.Sue Sinks Hale
St. Augustine, FL Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Dearest Dana, You and Allen were indeed the "DreamCouple". What a wonderful life you have shared and you have blessed those around you with your talents. Our hearts go out to you and your family. We are grateful to you and Allen for working so hard to make the world a better place. May our world be blessed with more wonderful people like you and Allen. We loved you then and we love you now. Sue Sinks Hale
CLASS OF 1961
Bert Giller
Star City, AR Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Praying for the family to have peace and comfort in days to follow. A great loss of a great man. RIP AlanJason
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 11, 2014 I am so saddened to hear of Allen's passing. I am thankful to have known him and had the opportunity to see many of the wonderful things he did not only for Monticello as a mayor, but to individuals as a man.Hershel Brown
Pine Bluff, AR Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Dana and family .I am sorry to hear of your loss. Allan was a good man to work for and always supported the people who worked for him. Just remember God makes no mistakes ,When he took Allen from you he already had a plan to take care of you.Jim Womble
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Dana,I am very sad to hear about Allen. My thoughts are with you and your family. Allen was one of the nicest, easiest to get along with people I ever met. A lot of fine people have come out of Warren, and Allen was one of the very best. I'm sorry I can't be at the funeral as I'm out of state.
Jim Womble
Marcia and Lary Zeno
Bryant, AR Tuesday, March 11, 2014 We are so sorry to hear about Allen's passing. We have been friends for 60 years. His father and his brothers did the electrical wiring for my parents home in Winchester, AR in 1955.I am the Godfather of his late brother Dale's first son, David. The Maxwell family continues to be one of the most prominent and respected families in Bradley County. May God bless you all.
Ed and Marsha lain
Warren, AR Tuesday, March 11, 2014 So sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many. Remembering you in our prayers.Phyllis Lovell Kordsmeier
Hampton, AR Tuesday, March 11, 2014 So sorry to hear of Allen's passing. He was a good man and a good friend to all who knew him. I have fond memories of our years together in high school. I would love to come to the funeral, but my heart couldn't take it so soon after the loss of my husband, John. My prayers are with the family.Rick and Mary Beth Green
Van Buren, AR Tuesday, March 11, 2014 We are sad at the loss of our former colleague in the Arkansas House of Representatives. Allen Maxwell will be remembered as a pure public servant and true statesman always serving with the desire to make Arkansas a better place to live. Allen succeeded in his efforts and we will miss him and will always remember his service. Our sincere sympathies to his dear family and many friends.Former State Representatives Rick and Mary Beth Green
Louann Pitchford & Family
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 11, 2014 To the family of Mayor Allen Maxwell, my family and I are very sorry for the loss of a great man. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.Becky Stephens
Marion, AR Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Dana, I am so sad. It's been years and years since I've seen either of you, but I remember being a little girl thinking you and Allen were the "dreamiest" couple. I know that Beverly's heart is breaking. Please know that I am keeping you and yours in my thoughts and prayers.Betty and E. B. Walker
Hampton, AR Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Jerry and family, we were sorry to hear about your brother. We will continue to lift you up when we pray. In Him,damon boykin
cabot, AR Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Thoughts and prayers.Linda Jacks
Sherwood, AR Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Dana and family,Sorry for your loss. I will remember all of you in my thoughts and prayers . Lots of memories from the past and I will miss Allen being at the class events etc.
Love,
Linda
Jeanette Berry
Saginaw, TX Tuesday, March 11, 2014 May God comfort you as you transition through this stage of your life. He will uphold you and guide you through this time of grief. You are in our prayers and thoughts.Paul and Vicki Dottley
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Prayers for all the family. Allen was always quick to help us at any time as Representative, Mayor, and friend!God Bless you all!
June Self
Texarkana, AR Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Dana, Tommy, Paige, and Al,I was just devastated to hear about Allen, right on the heels of losing my brother last week. You are family also and I have so many good memories ever since high school. Please know that my prayers and support are with you and I'm so glad you have so many relatives and friends to help you through this. What a loss for the Class of '61!
All my love, June
Lorin McLoud
Warren, AR Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Allen has gone home . May God be with you Dana and familyJerry Watts
warren, AR Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Prayers to the Maxwell'sKen Norris (Cotton)
Houston, TX Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Dana and family, you have my deepest condolences.Dianna & Joe Short
Maumelle, AR Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Dana and family, we are very saddened by the passing of Allen. He was great friend for many many years. Our prayers are with you.Becky Clancy
Clinton, MS Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Paige and family I am so sorry to hear of loss y'all are in my prayers and thoughts. Love yaTommy & Ginger Berry
McKinney, TX Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Our deepest symphathies and hearfelt condolencies to the entire Maxwell family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ...... God Bless you all.Sarah Alice Spencer
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 11, 2014 My condolences, prayers and deepest sympathies to Mayor Maxwell's family. He was a good man and an outstanding leader. He will be deeply missed.Noelle Pearson-Smith
Acworth, GA Tuesday, March 11, 2014 My thoughts and prayers go out to all my cousins at this great loss. I will always remember the hairy man, idiot rummy, peals of laughter… and my heart breaks. And while I am crying, the smile through my tears confirms that my cousin lived well - and has left lasting memories of happiness that are more precious than the rarest jewel. You will be missed.Mike Lonsberry
Guntersville, AL Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Dana and family,My prayers and sympathy are with you in this time of your loss. Allen and I started First Grade together and finished High School together in Warren. This is indeed a great loss to the community, the State, and most of all to his family. Please know that we all feel your loss. May the Peace of the Lord be with you and comfort you during the days to come.
Bishop Sam Wherry
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 11, 2014 From the Desk of Bishop Sam Wherry:The Death of Mayor Allen Maxwell today, March 10, 2014 is a tremendous loss to the city of Monticello, Arkansas and the Southeast Region of Arkansas. Allen Maxwell was concluding one outstanding term as mayor of Monticello, Arkansas. Maxwell challenged all of us at various intervals on issues and the validity or implementation thereof, but overall he was one outstanding Mayor during one of the most fund stripped Administrative Periods in over 50 years in the United States and yet Monticello produced & productive in all arenas of Economic and Community/Education Growth and Development. Allen and I go back 15 years in Economic and Community Development during his Chief of Staff tenure with Jay Dickey and Mines as Senior Marketing Research Analyst with the Lower Mississippi Delta/Mid Delta Initiative. Because of Allen we have Industry coming and expanding, our Academic Institutions are par excellence and our City is the Flagship city of Southeast Arkansas. We all can be nothing-less than Proud and Honorable for the Life and Service rendered to/upon us by this one Giant of a Man. To Allen's Spouse and Family be assured the death or transition of your and our beloved one is not a blind alley that leads him into a state of nothingness, but an open door that leads mayor Allen Maxwell into eternal life, for loved God and his service to man/womankind no one could have did it any better. ALLEN MAXWELL
Andy Gibbs
Frisco, TX, TX Monday, March 10, 2014 Dear Maxwell Family:A couple of years ago, I ran into Allen at the McGehee Men's Club Oyster Supper. He picked up right where left off many years ago in Warren. Allen's charisma was a blessing to everyone he came in contact with. He was one of of those unique individuals who "lit up" any room he walked into.
Our thoughts and prayers are and will be with you. We are assured we will see Allen, Ernie, Jo Ann as well as many other friends, family and loved ones again.
Until that time,
Andy, Kim, Drew and Ridge Gibbs
Susan Smith
Little Rock, AR Monday, March 10, 2014 Paige and family, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My prayers are with all of you. I know your heart is hurting so I pray for God to be with you.James & Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Monday, March 10, 2014 Paige and family we were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that others are thinking about you and praying for you at this time. When my brother died recently someone sent me this. I hope it brings you comfort as it did me. A limb has fallen from the family tree. You keep hearing a voice that says, Grieve not for me. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song, The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remembering all, how I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small. Go on with your life, don't worry about falls. I loved you all dearly, so keep up your chin, until the day comes we're together again." May God grant you comfort at this time. Mary and JamesCarole (Johns) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Monday, March 10, 2014 Paige, Tim and the rest of the family, We were so saddened to learn of Allen's passing. Owen worked with him so often when he was still in the legislature and has always thought he was such an honorable person. You are in our hearts and prayers at this time. May God grant you the strength, peace and comfort that only HE can at this very difficult time.Love, Owen & Carole Rushing
Bob & Barbara Scott
Little Rock, AR Monday, March 10, 2014 Our hearts hurt for you and with you. We have so many good memories and we always treasured your friendship. At times like this we can only "cast our care on Him" because we don't know how to heal the hurt. We are praying that our Heavenly Father will be your strength and comfort, that He will provide everything that you need to walk through this dark path. We will claim that your tomorrow's will be bright and filled with good memories.Andy & Terrie Briant
Monticello, AR Monday, March 10, 2014 Sorry to hear of the passing of Mayor Allen. Sincerest condolences and prayers for peace and comfort for the Maxwell family.Billy George and Jean West
536 S. Gabbert St. Monticello,, AR Monday, March 10, 2014 Our Prayers go out to all of the Maxwell family in the sudden loss of Mr. Allen. May the Grace of God be with you now and in the immediate furture is our sincere prayer.Lori McCoy
Monticello, AR Monday, March 10, 2014 I am so sorry for your loss, Paige. I hope you can find peace in your time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Wesley Patrick Carnicle
Monticello, AR Monday, March 10, 2014 Wonderful Mayor your family is in my thoughts and prayersLarry Vernich
Morrison, TN Monday, March 10, 2014 Our prayers and thoughts are with Maxwell Family. You have our deepest sympathy. We will truly be missed.DeeAnn Mabray
Bnton, AR Monday, March 10, 2014 Your laughter and zest for life will forever ring in my heart. I love you, my cuz!Carla Smith
Little Rock, AR Monday, March 10, 2014 So sorry to hear this sad news of Allen's passing. My prayers go to Paige and family members. I had the pleasure of working with Allen on several Monticello projects before I moved to Little Rock. He will be missed.Robert McDaniel
West Memphis, AR Monday, March 10, 2014 My thoughts and prayers go out to the Maxwell family.Allen was a fine man and a great leader for the City of Monticello. He will be missed and remembered by many.
God be with you and provide the comfort you need.
Bill and Retha Bush
Little Rock, AR Monday, March 10, 2014 Our hearts hurt for you all today. We are praying for the "peace that passes understanding" in days to come. We loved Allen and have wonderful memories of our families' times together. God's blessings on you all. Love, Bill and RethaPat Scifres Montgomery
Monticello, AR Monday, March 10, 2014 My heart goes out to Allen's family. I'm so sorry for his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.