Elijah Maxey Sr.

Elijah Maxey was born on December 10, 1948 to Andrew T. Maxey and Bessie Johnson in Shreveport, Louisiana. In his early years he grew up in Compton, California where he attended Compton High School. In the early 60’s he moved to Chicago, Il where he grew up in the Robert Taylor Homes (4947 S. Federal) and attended DuSable High School.

In 1968 he moved to Markham, Illinois where he met and was united in matrimony to Terri Nowden on April 26, 1970. To this union, three sons were born.

He worked as a journeyman electrician in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (I.B.E.W. Local 134) from 1969 until he retired in 2010.

Elijah, affectionately known as “Egypt” was an avid athlete loving to participate in sports of all kinds. He loved softball and created a bond with friends that was lifelong. Aside from being a father of three sons, he was an established surrogate father to many of his sons’ friends and more. He definitely lived his life to the fullest. He covered a lot of ground through his journey of life. He was an absolute hilarious grandfather to 17 children. He was God fearing in his movements and free hearted to a fault. He needs to be a part of a person’s “coming up” if at all possible. Love, some people will never understand what that word means, because it’s an action, it’s genuine, it’s real, and Elijah Maxey was a great example of love.

He went home to be with the Lord on February 23, 2014 at 5:35 pm at Christ Hospital in the midst of so family members and friends begging him to stay.

Elijah was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew T. and Bessie Johnson.

He leaves to cherish his memories to Terrie Maxey (Larry), three sons that he absolutely adored: Elijah Jr. “Jobba” (Tanya), Jeffery “Jeff” (Natasha), Jermaine “Bubba” (Natosha) and 17 grandchildren. Sisters: Linda, Debra, and Sharon Howard of Atlanta, Georgia; Tonya Evans of Dallas, Texas. Brothers: Joseph Evans (Gwen) of Fairburn, Georgia; Alex and Tony Evans of Mesquite, Texas; and stepbrother Fred Shelton of Compton, California. Aunts: Georgia Jamison of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Dorothy Small, Margia Brown, Norma Hilton, and Gladys Marshall; all of Los Angeles, California. Uncles: John L. Maxey of Los Angeles, California. and James Johnson “Uncle Jimmy” (Mary) of Benton, Louisiana. Sister in Laws Cynthia Nelson of Harvey, IL and Carol Bracy (Adel) of Mobile, Alabama. Brother in laws Jeffery Nowden of Palm Coast, Florida and Gordon Garrison of Harvey , IL. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Arrangements under the direction of Kenny Brothers Funeral Directors, Evergreen Park, IL.