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William MAYNARD Obituary
William "Billy" Edward Maynard III, 89, of Bastrop died at home Friday, January 24, 2014.
He was born on April 7, 1924 in Bastrop, TX. Billy graduated from Bastrop High School in 1941 and received an associate degree from Shriner College in 1949 and a BA in Geology from the University of Texas Austin in 1951. He married Clara in 1982 after a 8 year courtship.
He is survived by his wife, Clara Maynard, 3 children: Dawn Kana and husband Chris, Scott Curtis, Craig Curtis & wife Rosie. Grandchildren, Erica Kana, Laura Lee Curtis, Morgan Curtis, Sam Curtis, Dan Curtis. He was preceded in death by his parents William "Ed" & Elsie Maynard and his sister, Betty Maynard.
Billy owned Maynard Insurance on Main St for over 30 year. He expanded to include a real estate office and savings and loan agency. Billy served on Bastrop City Council, Chamber of Commerce Board, Historical Landmark Commission and numerous Church boards.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made out to the American Neuropathy Association, Ascera Hospice, or a charity of your choice..
A viewing will be held Sunday, January 26th from 2-6pm and the family will be greeting friends and relatives from 4-6pm at Bastrop Providence Funeral Home. The funeral will be held Monday, January 27th at 11am at First United Methodist Church in Bastrop with burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery and a reception at the FUMC fellowship hall.
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Memories and Condolences
for William MAYNARD
Jeffrey Stapper
January 31, 2014
Clara,
We were so sad to hear of Billy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Veronica enjoyed working with him, he was a very special person.
Brenda Sellers
January 28, 2014
Billy was a very special person and will be missed by all who knew him. May God Bless you all at this sad time and may your memories bring you comfort.
Rich & Amy Beth Hanson
January 28, 2014
Dear Aunt Clara, Dawn and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Billy was a true gentleman and we will miss him terribly. We will always remember his good nature and how he tolerated the Chase girls when they got together. God's Blessings to you and yours.
Council Member Dock Jackson
January 27, 2014
Clara, Dawn and Family,
May the Lord Bless You and Keep You during this time of sorrow. We have great memories and those memories will sustain us through the rough times. You are continually in my prayers. God Bless You!
Rosie Curtis
January 27, 2014
Dear Clara, I thank God for Billy, he showed me such kindnesses, such a sweet gentle giant and gentleman he was! You are in my thoughts and prayers today as always. I am with you in my heart today, at Billy's services, although I cannot be beside you. Billy will always be in a part of me, of all of us. He will always be in our hearts. Praying for Billy's lovely services today and for God's love and comfort over all.
Your loving daughter-in-law, Rosie Curtis
tamyra jackson
January 27, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
jack and phyllis burns
January 27, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lynda Baker
January 26, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Maynard Family.
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