Max Proctor

Max Leo Proctor, 76, of Drakesville, Iowa passed away on July 12, 2018 at his home. He was born on June 19, 1942 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Vaughn Leo and Mabel Irene White Proctor. He graduated from Bloomfield High School with the class of 1960. On September 1, 1963 he married Kay Martin at the Savannah Christian Church. The couple celebrated over 54 years of marriage together and raised three children: Vonda, Sharol, and Greg. Max was a farmer, raising livestock and crops. He was also a Davis County Supervisor for 16 years, retiring on December 30, 2010. Max was very active within the community, serving on the board for the Rathbun Rural Water Association, Mutchler Community Center, Soapcreek Watershed, ASCS, Davis County Fair, REC, and Pork Producers, among many others. He was also a member of the Cattleman’s Association, Sheep Producers, and the Davis County Farm Bureau. In addition, he was a member of the Drakesville United Methodist Church, formerly serving on the building committee, as a lay leader, on the pastor/parish relations committee, and as a trustee. Max’s favorite things to do were farming, being around people, taking pictures, and spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and community. He is survived by his wife, Kay Proctor; two daughters, Vonda (Jerry) Wehr of Shueyville, Iowa, and Sharol (Mark) Fowler of Bloomfield; son, Greg (Margie) Proctor of Bloomfield; six grandchildren, Kelsi (Ryan) Simpson, Kaitlin Roberts, Kylie (Cory) La Rue, Colton Roberts, Austin Proctor, and Zack Proctor; five great-grandchildren, Scarlett and Sadie Simpson and Tavian, Otto, and Brigham La Rue; brother, Gene (Kathy) Proctor of Trafalgar, Indiana; and a sister, JoElla Cossel of Bloomfield. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield with Max’s nephew, Matt Proctor, officiating. Burial will be at the Drakesville Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday with the family present to greet friends from 5-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials have been established to the Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri and the Mutchler Community Center in Bloomfield.

Max Proctor

June 19, 1942 - July 12, 2018