Gene Maynard of May, Tx went to be with his Lord on June 14, 2025. He was born on March 26, 1943 to Velma Johnson Maynard and Melvin LaRue Maynard in Gorman, Texas.
Visitation is set for Saturday, June 21 at Heartland Funeral Home in Early, TX from 12:00-1:30 pm. Graveside Services will follow on Saturday, June 21 at 2:30 pm in Center Point Cemetery, south of Carbon, TX.
After graduating from Carbon High School, Gene joined the Army. He was involved in working with weather forecasting. He then completed a lengthy career working for 3M in Brownwood.
Gene was an excellent gardener and always shared his vegetables with family & friends. He enjoyed raising bulls and entering the competition at the rodeo in Oklahoma.
Gene is survived by his brother, Eldon Maynard of Richardson; nieces, Laura Maynard of Lavon, Rhonda Hood of Corpus Christi, Debra Slaton of Eastland, Jan Bolin of Stamford, and Carolyn Gibson of May; nephews, Wes Maynard of Pflugerville, Jimmy Maynard of Denton, Rocky Maynard of Marble Falls, Royce Maynard of Richmond, and Billy Carson of Bangs. He is also survived by numerous great nieces and nephews. Gene enjoyed spending time with close friends, Earnie Coyle and the Lindley family.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Marvin, Melvin, JL, and Walter, and his sister, Velma Carson.
Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project.
