Kevin Maxfield

Kevin Ray Maxfield, met His savior Jesus Christ face to face on October 13th, 2024 after enduring and winning the most courageous battle of his life. Kevin’s legacy is one of love, light and forgiveness. A true servant of the Lord Jesus, and a man with a great calling of service and witness to those in need.

Born in Livingston County, October 11, 1978 to Richard Maxfield and Beverly (Stanley), the youngest of four children, Kevin, was always following in his sibling's footsteps. A true family man, Kevin’s heart was always full of love for all of them. After moving to Crittenden County, Kevin found many friends who quickly became family. Known to bring a carefree deposition and a smile to each and every life he touched, Kevin was happiest outdoors, traveling around the world, playing disc golf, enjoying time with his family and friends, and also taking a lot of time in private to reflect on all the things God had done for him in his life.

After finding Jesus in 2010, from that point on, Kevin was known to “serve the Lord like crazy”, always willing to give whatever he had to ensure others were taken care of before himself and was always willing to lend a listening ear or a helping hand to anyone who needed it. He took many trips to foreign lands as a missionary, to both Haiti and Thailand. Kevin’s heart was truly with the ones less fortunate in every aspect of his life.

Honored to serve as the Chaplain of Crittenden County Detention Center for several years, he never treated an inmate as their circumstance, yet as an opportunity to make a difference in their lives. Kevin rarely knew what a person was incarcerated for, because it didn’t matter to him. He loved each and every one of them dearly, and saw them as Jesus sees them - and saw him - loved and chosen, and given the opportunity to make a change.

With a yearning to always have a family of his own, God saw fit to give him what his heart had always desired most. In the last seven years of his life, Kevin met and married his wife Kayla, and they created a beautiful family together. Their daughter Annie was born one year and two days after their wedding day, and the two of them were the light of his life.

Kevin was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer after being in and out of the hospital for many months, battling many complications from procedures prior. Many people in his hometown and soon those around the world, began to follow his journey and have received much encouragement from his attitude of “I’m a winner, either way this goes.” Not one moment did he give up his faith in God’s plan, yet he knew the entirety of the battle was to be used for God’s glory and was so grateful for the opportunity and blessing to have more time with the ones he loved most. It gave him an even greater perspective of how to be thankful for life, even in it’s ever changing circumstances. He did not die questioning God, but with complete peace that he would be going to his real home when the day came. He knew his journey was to help him trust the Lord even more than before, and it did just that. Kevin was a humble man. He did not realize how loved he was by others until he was diagnosed with cancer. His beloved community of Marion, Kentucky, as well as those from all over the world, helped him and his family in their great time of need and he was eternally grateful for every single thing that they all did for them. Kevin’s life is a testimony of true faith, determination, grace and mercy and anyone who was privileged enough to know him, loved him.

Kevin leaves behind his wife, Kayla, and their daughter, Annie Rae Maxfield; his parents, Richard (Bernadine) and Beverly Stanley; parents-in-love, Keith and Chris Davis; siblings, Regena (Tommy), Doug (Tamra), Teresa, Jamie and Taylor (Bess); nieces and nephews, Andrew, Douglas, Patrick, Juan, Kayden, Leighton, Miranda, Tabby, Joena, Ashayla, Brooklyn, Rebecca, Elisabeth and Edie.

He has been reunited in heaven with his daughter, Adeline Mae Maxfield; his beloved cousin Anna Katherine, and many other loved ones who helped mold him into the man he was earth side.

Kevin is no longer in pain or suffering and was ready to meet his Lord. His true heart’s cry was for all those who he loved and knew to know Christ is real, He is good, and He cares for you, no matter your circumstances. His last wishes were for those who love him to not lose hope, but to look to heaven, and celebrate his life on earth, for the day is drawing close where we will all be together again.

Kevin’s celebration of life is scheduled at Fohs Hall in Marion, Kentucky, Thursday October 17th, 2024. His family will receive visitors from 10am - 1pm with service following directly after, with Kevin’s uncles, Rev. David Davis and Rev. Charlie Merritt and close friend, Bro. Tim Maness officiating. Burial at Rosebud Cemetery will follow the service. All are welcome.

Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY is in charge of arrangements.