William Silas Maxwell

He earned his bachelor’s degree in Animal Husbandry at UT and served as a 1st Lieutenant in the Army during the Korean War.

Silas retired from Kraft Foods after +20 years and went on to become a breeder of Charolais cattle for 30 years.

He was a member of the American International Charolais Association, a past president of the Livestock Association, and worked with children in the FFA and 4-H programs.

He also served as a Deacon at First Baptist Church of Greeneville.

Silas is survived by his wife, Arleen Reed Maxwell and family; his children, Scott (Cheryl) Maxwell and Annette (Michael) Briggs; grandsons, Aaron Briggs and Jesse (Katie) Briggs; a great grandson Ethan Briggs; siblings, Pearl Huffman, Flossie Maxwell, Nelson (Shirley) Maxwell, and Alton (Debbie) Maxwell; cousin, Doyle Taubert; and 7 nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Oakly and Zella Maxwell; wife, Jesse Jewell Weigel Maxwell; and brother, Horace Maxwell.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 5th, 2025 from 12-2pm at First Baptist Church of Greeneville.

The funeral service will be conducted at 2pm with Senior Pastor David Green and Assistant Pastor Joe Tillery officiating.

Interment will follow at GreeneLawn Memory Gardens.

Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kiserrosehillfuneralhome.com