Maxey Irving “Max” Page, 82, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 4:13 P.M. Saturday September 7, 2019 at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Living in Hoopeston.  He was born June 12, 1937, in Barren County, Kentucky, the son of Buford and Jewel (Wells) Page.  He married Esther Teegarden on June 11, 1957, in Cheneyville, IL.  She survives.

He is also survived by three daughters, Christine (Elmer) Shipman of Odenville, AL, Charlene Wallace of Hoopeston, IL, and Julie (Mike) Barker of Hoopeston, IL; two sons, Duane (Stacy) Page of Glenwood, IA and Tom Page of Danville, IL; thirteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters; three brothers; and four brothers-in-law.

Max worked in the grocery business for 56 years.  He worked at the Grab-It-Here, Bloyd’s and later at Eisner’s.  He also worked at IGA, Save-A-Lot, and Price-Less until his retirement at the age of 65.  Max was a lifetime member of the Church of Christ in Potomac.  In 2007, he was honored to receive the Citizen of the Year award for Hoopeston.  He enjoyed playing cards, gardening, and visiting with his church family.  He was an Illini basketball fan, loved helping others, and was very patriotic.

A visitation will be held 3:00 – 7:00 P.M. Wednesday September 11, 2019 at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL.  The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday September 12, 2019 at the funeral home with Steve Unger officiating.  Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston.

Memorials may be made to the Potomac Church of Christ 211 N. May St. Potomac, IL 61865 or Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Living 423 N. Dixie Highway Hoopeston, IL 60942.

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Max’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.