Floyd "Butch" Maxon

Floyd Edward Maxon, 72, died peacefully Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, surrounded by his family.

Butch was born August 16, 1944, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Vernon and Louise (Damerville) Maxon. He had a dry sense of humor and will be remembered for his sarcastic wit and smart ass comments. Butch was a member of various bowling leagues and enjoyed playing video games and watching sports. He was a good cook and liked spending time working on cars.

Butch is survived by his daughters, Kathryn Maxon (Paul Rangel) and Grace Maxon; grandchildren, Albert Hadlock, Randy Hadlock, Jessica Maxon (Darrel Nangle), Sarah Hadlock (Laura Merino) and Joshua Maxon; great-grandchildren, Mekenzie, Harmony, Tino, Trystan and Dillian; step-daughters, Patti, Peggy, Jane, Sherry, Shirley and Judy; 16 step-grandchildren; 17 step-great-grandchildren; as well as many other extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Louise Maxon; brothers, Bill Maxon and Vern “Bud” Maxon; daughter, Elly Mae Maxon; mother of his children, Grace Maxon; and his partner of over 20 years, Martina “Tina” Vest.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral services will begin at 2:30 p.m., Friday, May 12, 2017, also at Hamilton’s, and will be followed by cremation. Burial of cremated remains will take place at Laurel Hill Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to the family in loving memory of Butch.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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