Marvin Maynard

Marvin Stanley Maynard, age 70, was born on April 27, 1947 in Crossville, TN and passed away on November 13, 2026 in his home in Crossville, TN. After graduating from Cumberland County High School, he joined the Navy (4 years) and stayed in the military re-enlisting to the Army National Guard serving with our own NG#278 for over 31 years. While in the military he was a flagman for landing airplanes, ran a 6 lane bowling alley on Midway Island in the North Pacific, and became a Motor SGT. Locally, he worked at Plateau Bowling Lanes, six years at Flowers Bakery, 25 years at Carter's Inc., and served his community in the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office for over four years. Marvin enjoyed fishing, watching Tennessee Football and Nascar. Spending time with his grandchildren was where he found his greatest enjoyment as they were the apple of his eye.
Marvin is survived by his wife of 47 years- Dianah Maynard; children-Lynn Maynard (Kristi), John Murphy (Julie), Deborah Janow (Toe), and Jackie Murphy (Kerra); 12 grand children- Cody Lang, Warren Murphy, Jesse Badcock, J.C. Murphy, Bonnie Darkazalli, Jessica Majewski, Jacob Murphy, Tyler Maynard, Donavan Murphy, Ariel Davis, Kala Maynard, and Josh Scholls; and ten great grandchildren- Zach, Liam, Jettie, Ripley, Ferris, Zane, Allie, Haliegh, Cassie, and Cayden. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry A. Proctor and Pearl Maynard Waldo and his beloved chihuahuas, Pepper and Red.
The family will receive friends at Cornerstone Baptist Church on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 5 to 7 in the evening. A funeral service will be held at Cornerstone the next day, November 17, at 11:00 with Bro. Mike Kerley officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in Green Acres.