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Max Millward funeral service details

Posted on Tuesday, June 8th, 2010 at 1:21 pm by .

max_millwardWe recently reported on the death of local Soul DJ and former record show owner Max Millward who died suddenly of a heart attack.

It would seem that Max was not only a local legend but was also admired throughout the UK by members of soul music community. The Facebook group set up in tribute to Max now has over 1,000 members, many of whom have left very personal stories about their memories of Max.

According to the South West Soul Club’s website, Max’s funeral service will be held at St. John’s Church in Essington on Wednesday 23rd June at 1pm – all are welcome – followed by a private ceremony at Bushbury Crematorium. Details of the wake at The Stables, Brookfields to follow.

Photo: Stuart Mattison / Facebook.

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  • Bob Dryden

    The death of well-known,well-respected and well-loved Wolverhampton Northern Soul DJ Max Millward is a tragic loss not only to his family but to to everyone who knew him,including thousands of Northern Soul fans across the length and breadth of Britain.Max was a pioneer of Northern Soul Music in Wolverhampton and the West Midlands,especially at the Catacombs where he used to thrill fans with his brilliant choice of music and incomparable knowledge of music.I have known Max for over forty years and spoke to him at The Stables the night he was taken ill.The man,the Legend,will leave a massive hole in so many peoples' lives.Rest in Peace my friend…Bob Dryden.

    • glenn evans

      hi bob
      i also remember those great days at the cats!! hows chris an me old mate ozzie?
      glenn evans