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Lawrence MAYNARD Obituary
He was a native of Surry County and had been a resident of the Peninsula since the 1940's.
Mr. Maynard retired from Amoco Oil Refinery with the operations department after 25 years of service. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of WWII and attended Parkview Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by several sisters and one brother.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Betty Arms Maynard; sister, Rebecca M. Gwaltney of Waverly; one niece, Ann Scarborough; and several nephews.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 24, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 2 p.m. in Peninsula Memorial Park, officiated by Brother Robert E. Rough.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence MAYNARD
Pam "Peck" Benefield
May 23, 2010
"Uncle Maynard" as we called him, used to visit us a lot when we were kids. He was a good friend of my Dad's. I thought he was my Uncle until I guess I was a teenager. I know we all loved him and were always happy to see him. I've often wondered about him over the years and I'm glad to know he lived a nice long life. Mrs. Maynard, I'm so sorry for your loss,I know you'll miss him very much. I like to think "Uncle Maynard" and my Dad will be hanging out laughing together once again....
Harvey Peck Jr.
May 23, 2010
It's been many years since I would visit "Uncle" Maynard with my dad. I know that he was always one of my dads good and true friends. Though a lot of time has passed I do remember what I nice man he was and how much I enjoyed visiting. I'm hopeful that now he and dad can meet again and enjoy God's eternal blessings together.
Harvey Jr.
Tina, Mark, and Lindsay Buchanan
May 22, 2010
Betty,
We're so very sorry for the loss of Lawrence. He truly was like a father figure to me and some of my fondest childhood memories are of him lifting me over my parents' fence so I could visit with you both - then when I got too big for him to lift, him and my dad built a bridge across the ditch between the houses! I will never forget Lawrence and all the special times we shared! We love you!
P Jacobsen
May 22, 2010
Mr Maynard was truly a nice gentleman. Im glad he was part of our lives for so many years.
Peter, Stephanie and family
Ron Smith
May 22, 2010
I grew up across the street from Mr. Maynard. He was a quiet man and a gentle man. I will always have memories of the great neighborhood I grew up in and Mr. Maynard was part of that experience.
Sindee Austin
May 22, 2010
Dearest Betty,
Please know that I am so sorry for your loss. I fondly remember L.C. and all of the entertaining stories that you told about him.
Much love to you,
Sindee Schmidt Austin
(former CFB employee)
May 22, 2010
we love and miss you already.
Love Von, Steve, Ryann, Michael and Beth.
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