"Dear Beth and Mendy. Unfortunately, we are just finding out about the loss of your dear & wonderful hubby and father. Dr. E enjoyed his visit with Maynard at BMH so much about 4 weeks before his death. They had such a nice visit. They laughed and joked about cars, of course. Dr. E always enjoyed joking around with Maynard so much! Cars and Harley''s always seemed to be the center of it. He will dearly be missed by all, certainly by YOU, and surely by us. With God''s Love and Grace, Rita and Dr. E. "
In loving memory of
Marion H. "Merk" Maynard
August 2, 1932 - May 12, 2011
Marion H. Merk Maynard, age 78, of Gas City, IN, died Thursday, May 12, 2011, at Marion General Hospital in Marion, IN.
Marion retired from Delco Electronis of Kokomo at 17 1/2 years in skilled trades. He was also co-owner of MB Rentals.
He was an avid golfer with memberships at Walnut Creek and Arbor Trace. He loved his motorcyle and was a member of the Tribe Motorcyle Club and Abate Region #3. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Gas City, Life Member of the VFW #6728 Gas City and Jonesboro Legion Post 91. He was a former member of the Gas City Kiwanis and Moose. He was an avid Mississinewa Indian Fan, loved attending the AM Gas City McDonald's Liars Corner and fishing trips with his brothers and grandchildren.
He was the son of the late James Maynard and Hazel Emma (Boots) Maynard. He was born in Alexandria, Indiana on August 2, 1932. He graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1977. He served in the Navy from 1952-1956 on the USS Piedmont during the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by his wife: Beth (Thompson) Maynard. They were married on November 30, 1974
Also surviving are 3 Daughters:
Connie (Allen) Dixon, Gas City, IN
Janna (Chris) Armstrong, Gas City, IN
Mendy (Joe) Hussong, Jonesboro, IN
Two Sisters:
Susie (Jim) Bowman, Gas City, IN
Nancy (Don) Huff, Gas City, IN
Three Brothers:
John (Joan) Maynard, Gas City, IN
Jerry Maynard, Gas City, IN
Richard (Bunny) Maynard, Fairmount, IN
Four Grand Children;
Marlissa Dixon
Ashton Armstrong
Xander Hussong
Eve Hussong
Three Great-Grand Children;
Alisa Rigsby, Catelynn Rigsby Jasaan Cox and another great-grandaughter due in August.
Special friends Jim Rita Spurgeon, Janice Mahoney, Walter Karen Wood and Dwayne Kelly
Special niece nephew Jason ( Angie) Thompson and Jaime (Chad) Wilson.
He was preceded in death by 2 brothers; Joe Bill Maynard, Sister, Charlotte Roberts and several infant brothers and sisters.
Marion's family wishes to thank Ball Memorial Hospital Oncology for the loving care they gave.
Arrangements are being handled by Armes-Hunt Funeral Home, 415 S. Main St., Fairmount, IN Funeral service will be at First Christian Church, 401 E. N. D Street, Gas City at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 17, 2011, Rev. David Shephard officiating. Interment will be at Park Cemetery, Fairmount, IN Friends may call the funeral home on Monday, May 16, 2011 from 2-8 PM and 1 hour prior to service at the church on Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Service of Grant County in care of the funeral home.
On line condolences may be made at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"Dear Beth, We are so sorry to hear of Marion''s passing. Dr. E. Sure enjoyed his visit with him, less than 4 weeks before his passing. They had a fun "Harley visit" together at BMH.... laughed and joked together. I wrote an earlier post, but didn''t see it printed, so we are writing another one. We think of you so often, as well as Mendy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With Christ''s Everlasting Love, Rita and Dr. E"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time."
"Aunt Beth, i never really knew Uncle Marion that well, but what i did know about him was that he was a really cool old fart. It saddens me to see that so many are saddened my his passing. It also gives me joy that so many respected and loved him. I really wish i could''ve gotten to know him better. I am deeply sorry for your loss of a great husband. You have got to be one of the hardest hit by this. I will keep you and everyone else in our great family in my prayers. Just keep on going aunt Beth and God will take care of everything. :)"
"Beth, I''m so sorry for your loss. You and the family will be in my thoughts & prayers."
"You are in our thoughts and prayers! "
"Beth, I am sorry to hear of the loss of Marion. I will never forget the times seeing you guys in the stands of the girls basketball games. I know mom and dad have memories of you guys being the landlordes when they moved back to Indiana . I wish you the best in the days ahead. You will be in our thoughts and prayers."
"Mendy, We are praying for peace and comfort for you and your family."
"Beth, Connie & Entire Family; Joann and I are so very sorry to hear about Marion. He was so kind and well-liked by everyone. Our fond memories go back many, many years. Our prayers go out to all family members and friends. May God Bless all of you at this most difficult time. We will miss him, Fran, Joann & Family"
"Our prayers are with you, Susie and Jim, during this difficult time. May your families find strength and comfort in remembering Marion''s life during the memorial service on Tuesday. God Bless!"
"Beth, Rick and I are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and your family and our prayers are with you."
"Beth and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Gas City will never be the same without him! I have so many great memories of him starting back in school, learning to drive, the happiness he had when he married you and the baby came! Such a very sad day for all of us. Love you. Janice Linn"
"beth i am so sorry for your loss,and im sure mother feels the same, she said he was a good man over and over and just cried and cried,wish i could bring mother,but i know u understand. we will be thinking of you in this difficult time. and as always beth u know mom loves you dearly and so do i."
"Beth & Family, We will miss Marion so much. He was a great uncle and the best kidder ever. Love all of You!! Rex & Jo Ann "
"Beth, and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one!! Nicole Walker(linda evans grand daughter)"
"Prayers are with the faimly and friends..So sorry for your loss!!!"
"Beth, We are so very sorry for your loss. Marion was such a wonderful kind man. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Love, Diane & Tim"