Obituary

Donald Eugene “Don” Maynard, 52 of Huntington, WV passed away on Saturday May 30, 2009 at St. Mary’s Medical Center.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 2:00 PM at Beard Mortuary with Rev. Cledith Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Memorial Park, Milton, WV. The Honor Guard from the Huntington Police Dept. will serve as pallbearers.  He was born January 26, 1957 in Huntington, WV.  Don was recently elected as a Magistrate for Cabell County he was also a retired Huntington Police Officer with over 26 years of service. During his police officer career he was awarded the “Medal of Valor”. The highest decorated award any law enforcement officer can receive. He was also awarded “Police Officer of the year” in the state of West Virginia by governor Arch Moore and “West Virginia Law Enforcement Officer of the year” by the American Society for Industrial Security the KYOVA Chapter. He coordinated the Huntington Police Dept. Olympic team and competed in various competitions in the USA and other countries. Track & Field Decathlons and the “Worlds Strongest Cop Competition” were among his successes while competing. He was involved with our local school system as a Track and Field and Football coach. He spent many years as Beverly Hills Middle School Track and Field Coach. He also coached at Barboursville Middle School in the football program. He affected children in a broad spectrum whether it be in athletics or as a positive role model. He was instrumental in coordinating the Marshall University Track & Field Camp and stayed involved for 10 years. Several hundred middle and high school student athletes attended from WV and surrounding states. The “Don Maynard Promotions” was a project he began 15 years ago focusing on our youth. He began promoting Rock Music which led to the opening of an All-Ages Club for youth of all ages to enjoy live music. Throughout this journey it has generated a positive music scene with young and old alike. It also opened the door of communication between our youth and several members of the Huntington Police Department. The money that was generated from this program Don donated to churches, schools and youth organizations which gave him great joy. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Sada Maynard and Rollie and Georgie Erwin. Don is survived by his loving family, including his wife of 30 years, Stephanie Hinkle Maynard; two sons, Brandon Andrew “Andy” Maynard and Bradley Alexander “Alex” Maynard and his fiancé, Amanda Moore. He is also survived by his father and step-mother, Eugene and Phyllis Maynard, his mother, Juanita Erwin Stanley; step-brothers, Wayne Stanley, Jr. and his wife, Mary; Mike Stanley and Ronnie Maynard and his wife, Sandy; a sister, Connie Walker all of Huntington; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Kenny and Linda Hinkle; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Steve and Pam Hinkle of Lesage, WV; his special friends, Mark Underwood and Ed and Vickie Shaffer; a host of family, friends and co-workers, and his special dog, “Acie”. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6-9 PM at Beard Mortuary.