Robert Maynard

1923—2023

Robert Maynard, age 100, of Lovely, passed away Dec. 21, 2023 at Martin County Healthcare Facility in Inez.

Born Dec. 16, 1923, in Threeforks, he was the son of the late Elijah and Virgie Scott Maynard.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Sadie Howell Maynard; his second wife, Ollie Mary Jude Maynard; seven sons, John Henry Maynard, Millard Maynard, Nathan Maynard, Billy Ray Maynard, Donnie Maynard, Melvin Maynard and Ray Maynard, one daughter, Mary Belle Maynard; one brother, Bill Maynard; and eight sisters, Belle Smith, Gladys Jude, Ollie Jude, Merky Jude, Kate Jude, Mary Lowe, Haley Jude and Sarah Jude. He is survived by three daughters, Darlene (Charlie) Fletcher, Glendine Maynard and Loraine (James) Fletcher, all of Inez; six sons, Oliver (Janie) Maynard of Crum, West Virginia, Robert (Minnie) Maynard of Blaine, Leslie (Alice) Jude of Warfield, George Thomas (Bonnie) Maynard of Pilgrim, Ronnie (Helen) Jude of Inez and Lonnie Maynard of South Charleston, West Virginia; and a daughter-in-law, Rebecca Maynard of Naugatuck, West Virginia. He is also survived by a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, and a special great-grandson, David Lee Miller.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the chapel of Crum Funeral Home, with Oliver Maynard and Buddy Stacy officiating. Burial was at the Joe Blackburn Cemetery on Pigeon Roost. Arrangements are under the direction of Crum Funeral Home of Inez.