James "Jimmy" Edward Maynard

Jimmy was the son of the late Eugene E. and Geneva D. Maynard. He was a graduate of New Hanover High School and Cape Fear Community College where he earned his Drafting Degree. He became a Mechanical Engineer spending his working career as a contractor and ultimately a valued employee of the GE Corporation. Jimmy was a beloved son, a loving brother, a person who loved animals and will be greatly missed.

He leaves behind his sister Rebecca Still and husband Ben of Wilmington; two brothers: Gerald Maynard of Fairmont, NC along with Gene Maynard and wife Anne of Wilmington. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A remembrance service will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 1pm in the Chapel of Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service on Oleander Drive. A graveside service and interment will follow at Carvers Creek Methodist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers are: Adam Still, Michael Still, Jon Earnhart, Roland Ogundele, Al Warren and Richard Walters.

The family will receive friends on Friday, September 7, 2012 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm in the Laurel visitation room. At other times friends may visit the home at 521 Tennessee Ave., Wilmington, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials made be made in memory of James “Jimmy” Maynard to: Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1406 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401

Online condolences may be sent and viewed on our website at: www.coblewardsmithwilmington.com

The staff of Coble Ward –Smith Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of James Edward Maynard.