Darrel Max Holtzclaw
February 22, 1926 ~ June 14, 2012
Darrel “Max” Holtzclaw, 86, Mooresville, died June 14, 2012, in St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born February 22, 1926, in Emma Township, Illinois, to the late Martin and Mildred Arlene (Tower) Holtzclaw.
Max was a proud veteran of the United States Army, who served during WWII. He worked for McLean Trucking Company for 30 years, retiring in 1986. Mr. Holtzclaw also was a bus driver for the Mooresville School Corporation for 15 years and recently worked for D.W Holtzclaw Mechanical for 9 years. He was a proud member of the Mooresville American Legion and an Elder at Grace Missionary Church, Camby. He also enjoyed running the Sonshine Softball Park.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, John Holtzclaw, Nora Grace, Betty Ann, Wanda Joyce Randolph, Verla Ruth Davis, Lloyd Holtzclaw.
Survivors include his wife, Rosemary Ann (Goodman) Holtzclaw of Mooresville, to whom he was united in marriage on July 3, 1947; sons, Darrel Max Holtzclaw, Jr. (Joleen) of Mooresville, William Martin Holtzclaw (Vickie) of Mooresville, David Wayne Holtzclaw (Malyssa) of Mooresville; daughter, Barbara Ann Hartsell (Matt) of Bluffton; brothers, Melvin Roy Holtzclaw of Maunie, IL, Andrew Jefferson Holtzclaw of Maunie, IL; sisters, Margaret A. Stover of North City, IL, Martha Glore of Indianapolis, Patsy June Hamann of Pasco, Washington; grandchildren, Diane Holtzclaw, Chad Holtzclaw (Crystal), Chelsey Holtzclaw, Codee Holtzclaw, Marcus Holtzclaw, Beth Holtzclaw, Natalie (Sam) Abdemalek, Casey Holtzclaw, Deana Holtzclaw, Tricia Dailey (Lawrence), Joshua Hartsell, Joel Hartsell, Tiffani Hartsell, Allyson Hartsell, Dawn (Josh) Enebrad, Dwayne Holtzclaw; great grandchildren, Douglas Heath (Brittany), Tyler Heath, Jordyn Heath, Kadin Abdemalek, Layla Abdemalek, Jadin Abdemalek, Aiden Holtzclaw, Ashton Holtzclaw, McKinsey Holtzclaw, Ava Holtzclaw, Darci Kelley, Derek Kelley, Kylee Ridenour, Aaliyah Enebrad, Milayna Enebrad, Joshua Enebrad; great great grandchildren, Haven Heath, Douglas Heath Jr., Christan Heath, Jayliana Phillips, Jayden Phillips.
The funeral service will be held at 10a.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2012, in the Grace Missionary Church, 4172 Allison Road, Camby. Visitation will be at church from 2 to 8pm, Monday, June 18, 2012. Pastor Jim Taylor will officiate the service. Burial will follow in the White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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A youth pastor has few constants, it is the nature of the job. One constant I had in my years of youth pastoring was I always knew Max was praying for me. He held the youth up in prayer regularly. Thanks Max for your love and support of the youth not only at Grace but in the whole Mooresville area. You made a difference, You finished the race well. God bless Max’s family Marti Lambert
We are thinking of you and praying for your comfort, sorry for your loss. Your friends at Downtown Car Care.
Rosemary and kids, was so sorry to hear of Max’s passing. Wish I could be there to show support. He was a great friend to my folks and a kind and gentle soul. May your wonderful memories get you through your grief. Larry & Sandy Harlow
Chris and I were so blessed by Max’s deep faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. Max started the Upward program at Grace, and encouraged Chris to become Commissioner. Our lives will forever be changed due to that awesome program. His prayers touched us all, and we will look forward to seeing him again when we all get to heaven. Condolences to the family. What a special man! Chris & Nikki Perry
I will always remember Max as a man transformed by the love of Jesus. He was an awesome prayer warrior. I always loved to see him umping the softball games at Sonshine Park and coaching the Grace Church softball team. Max always seem to have a way about him that when he looked at you, he could see deep into your soul, always looking for the best. I always appreciated the excitement and promise he could see in the multitude of younger generations that were a part of his life through the years. I loved Max for keeping an eye out for that 1 sheep that had strayed, and celebrating their return. He always had his eye towards those who where looking for something more and that something more was the same Jesus that had transformed him. I will carry of piece of Max in my heart forever because of all these things. I am a better man because of his influence and example. Love ya Max, well done good and faithful servant, well done brother, well done… steve bowman