Max Wayne Olson

Max Olson, 59, was called home to his Lord and reunited with his beloved daddy, Gene Olson in the cotton fields of heaven, on Thursday, October 26, 2017.

Max Wayne Olson was born on October 6, 1958 in Stamford, Texas. He was the second of three children born to Eugene and Bobbie (Maxwell) Olson.

After graduating from Stamford High School in 1977, Max moved to Arizona where he worked as a mechanic until 1981, when he returned to Stamford. He continued his mechanic work in Stamford and helped his dad with his farming operation. Max eventually became a full-time farmer, taking over the family farming operation, until retiring 3 years ago.

Mr. Olson was a member of the Orient Street Church of Christ in Stamford. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding his Harleys and taking road trips. Max’s most endearing name in his life was Pawpaw.

Memories of Max’s life will be cherished by his mother, Bobbie Olson of Abilene, Texas; 2 sons, Ryan Olson and wife Elizabeth of Haskell, Texas and Adam Olson and wife Vanessa of North Carolina; 2 daughters, Heather Olson of Abilene, Texas and Holly Robledo and husband Junior of Clyde, Texas; 1 sister, Genie Medford of Palo Pinto Lake, Texas and 1 brother, Scott Olson and wife Kim of Abilene, Texas; 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Olson.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, October 30, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Orient Street Church of Christ with Wes Horn officiating. Burial will follow at the Bethel Lutheran Church Cemetery in Ericksdahl under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made and viewed at; www.tankersleyfuneralhome.com .