James Matthew Maxon (January 1, 1875 – November 8, 1948) was the fourth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee, serving in that capacity from 1935 to January 1, 1947.

Maxon was born on January 1, 1875, in Bay City, Michigan, the son of Daniel Marshman Maxson and Anna McKinney.

He was consecrated on October 18, 1922, by Thomas F. Gailor, Bishop of Tennessee.

He resigned on January 1, 1947, and died on November 8, 1948, in Memphis, Tennessee.

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