John Willard Maynard

John Willard Maynard, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2023. Born in Delbarton, WV, on May 22, 1940, he was a shining example of love and dedication to his family, community, and church. He was a member of Williamson First Baptist Church. His unexpected passing at Logan Regional Medical Center left a void in the hearts of all those who knew him. Coach Maynard, as he was known by many, was a lifelong educator and sports enthusiast. An accomplished athlete on his own, he was a member of the 1957 West Virginia Class B State Basketball Chamionship team, which was a first for Burch High School and was selected to the 1957 All State Basketball and All Tournament teams. A 1958 graduate of Burch High School, he was named Big All-State his senior season, a squad that included all classifications. Following high school Coach Maynard attended Pikeville College in Pikeville, KY, on a basketball scholarship and later graduated from Morris Harvey College in Charleston, WV. He went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Education from Marshall University. He returned to Burch High School and began his teaching career, later becoming head basketball coach in 1967. During his 22 years as head coach of the Bulldogs, he had many good teams and players. His basketball coaching career included 4 sectional championships, 3 regional championships, 2 state final four teams, and the 1989 class A state championship. Other accomplishments included twice being named Coach of the Year by Williamson Daily News and The Logan Banner, as well as being selected the West Virginia State Coaches Association Coach of the Year. He was among the first inductees to the Burch High School Hall of Fame and in 2019 was inducted into the. These are many great achievements and best stated by Coach Maynard himself: “The main highlight of my coaching and teaching career is the satisfaction I receive when former players and students thank me for making a difference in their lives.” Born to the late Willard Burman Maynard and Rachel Ann Reid Maynard, he was preceeded in death by his beloved brother Charles Douglas Maynard. Many of his fondest times were spent fishing and hunting with Charles. He leaves behind his loving wife of almost 60 years, Peggy Sue Belcher Maynard. Also left to grieve are his sister Beatrice Ann Arthur of Fayetteville, WV and daughters Kimberly Maynard Runyon and her husband David of Delbarton, WV, and Leann Maynard Ratliff and her husband Reid of Jonesborough, TN. John was the proud grandfather of Hayley Ratliff Charlton and her husband Heath, David Runyon II, Caleb Ratliff, and Caitlin Ratliff. One of his most proud moments was becoming a great-grandfather to Willa Larkin Charlton. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

John Willard Maynard

May 22, 1940 - July 12, 2023

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May 22, 1940 - July 12, 2023

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