Grover Ernest Maynard
December 6, 1929 ~ March 8, 2011
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Arden – Grover Ernest Maynard, 81, of Avery's Creek Road died Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at the John F. Keever Solace Center.
A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was son of the late William and Hattie Angel Maynard and was preceded in death by three brothers and sisters. Grover retired from the Ecusta Corporation after 32 years of service and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Long Shoals Baptist Church.
Surviving is his wife, Maxine Metcalf Maynard, a daughter, Sherry Maynard Farmer of Brevard, two sons, Ronald Maynard and Brandon Maynard and his wife, Michelle of Asheville. Grover is also survived by a sister and by a brother. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Chad Farmer, Hunter Maynard, Zachary Maynard, Taylor Winterton, Caylyn Farmer, Kelsey Farmer, Mason Maynard and Madison Maynard.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2011 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with Reverend Tommy Bridges officiating. Burial will follow at Avery's Creek Christian Cemetery with the Buncombe County Veteran's Memorial Team performing military honors.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Thursday, March 10, 2011 at Groce at Lake Julian.
Memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice P.O. Box 25338 Asheville, N.C. 28813.
Dear Maxine and family,
Our deepest sympathy in the death of Grover. We love all of you and are here for you if you need us.
Sherry and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your dads passing. Please know that we love you guys and are thinking of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Ken, Soph, Kaleb & McKenzie
Maxine,
Many folks at Oak Grove Christian have your family in our prayers.
God Bless.
Brandon and Family-
We are so sorry about the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you throughout this time. God bless your hearts – and give you peace.
Love ~ Terry, Leigh, Abbie, and Isabella Holland
The Maynard Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Grover was an amazing person! God Bless
Dear Maynard Family,
Danny and I want to express our deepest sympathy in your loss. We will pray for your strength and peace during this difficult time for your family.
Maxine & Children,
You are in our prayers during this time of sorry. We know Grover is with the Lord now and not suffering. We have great memories of your family. Remember when Lynn, Sherry & Ronald played together and Maxine all the good times we had working at Cutler Hammer…what memories. Love ya’ll much.
Dora & Autry
Dear Maxine and Sherri,
I am so sorry for loss.Grover was a very fine man and very hard worker.
May he rest in Peace.
Please let me know if I can do anything to help.
Dear Maxine and Family: I was so sorry to read of Grover passing away. He was a really great guy. I have a lot of fond memories of you all. I pray Gods’ mercy and peace for all of you during this difficult time.
Dearest Maxine & family,
Please know that my heart goes out
to you – a very, very special friend & classmate. Just keep holding to God’s hand & he will see
you through as he has me.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Love to all of you.
Maxine, Sherry, Brandon, and Chad…
Grover was a very unique person who touched those who knew him in an uplifting manner and his time on earth was a priceless gift to a very loving family and friends. Beyond the sadness and loss that is now felt, those who knew him hold a sense of intense privilege and gratitude for having been allowed to share a part of his life. I know how much all of you will miss him, but I also know you will remember the many blessings of the years you shared together and that his life gave you many memories too beautiful to forget. Take comfort in knowing a special angel is now watching over you, and may the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. My prayers, sympathy, and warm thoughts are with you.
Dear Maxine and Family
We are thinking of you…..we know your days are not easy…..With much love and sympathy….Shannon and Joe
Dear Maxine,
I wanted to say how deeply sorry I am about your husband. I am a volunteer at Hospice. I didn’t get the chance to see you to tell you in person how sorry I was or how wonderful I thought you and your family were. I think you may have been my son’s Kindergarten teacher at Ira B Jones. I never got to tell you that. My thoughts and prayers and love are with you and your family.
Love,
Greta