Derwood Scott Maxwell, Sr., USMC, Retired, 83, of Hertford, NC, died Saturday, April 6, 2013 in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Mr. Maxwell was born in Norfolk, VA and was the son of the late Thomas Francis Maxwell and Lavenia Joynes Maxwell Hogg. A retired Chief Warrant Officer with the United States Marine Corps having served in the Koran War, he was a member of both Chapel on the Sound in Hertford and the Masonic Lodge in Norfolk, VA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Derwood Scott "Scotty" Maxwell, Jr. and an infant son, and a sister, Bettie Kiger. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Ramona Goodwin "Monie" Maxwell; a daughter-in-law, Susan of Hertford; three grandsons, Brian, Brett, and Chris; three great-grandchildren, Alayna, Elizabeth, Landon and one due on April 25th; and many close cousins and extended family members. According to his wishes, no services will be held. Miller & Van Essendelft, Funeral and Cremation Providers, 1125 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.