Mr. Atlas Alan Maynard, III

He was born in Harrells, NC on August 20, 1941 to Hannah Ezlee Allen Maynard and Atlas Alan Maynard, Jr.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Kevin Glenn Maynard, his sisters, Angelyn Maynard Burgess (Sam) and Sylvia Maynard O'Kelley.

He is survived by his wife of almost 62 years, Betty Marshburn Maynard, his daughter, April Maynard Pearson, his son, Bradford Keith Maynard, his grandson, Christian Chandler Pearson (Rachel) and two adorable great-grandchildren, Cade Pearson and Millie Pearson, his special brother-in law, Dewey Thomas O'Kelley, Jr. and many nieces and nephews. He loved all of his family very much.

Alan enjoyed being an educator in Auto Technology for 32 years at New Hanover High School in Wilmington. All of his students meant so much to him. He cared very much about each one and kept in contact with them through the years.

Alan was instrumental in building the best precision race engines for racers in the Mid-Atlantic Region, both round-track and drag racing.

Visitation will be held at Coble Funeral and Cremation Service at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 1155 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28412, on October 24, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Visitation will also be held at Siloam Baptist Church, 833 Tomahawk Hwy, Harrells, North Carolina 28444, on October 25, 2026, from 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm.

A Funeral Service will take place at Siloam Baptist Church, 833 Tomahawk Hwy., Harrells, NC 28444, on October 25, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Interment will follow in the Maynard Family Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Siloam Baptist Church in Harrells, North Carolina, The American Lung Association or the charity of your choice.