William "Robert" Maynard

William “Robert” Maynard, age 76, of Hodgenville, formerly of Inez, passed away, Saturday, April 6, 2024, surrounded by his family after suffering from a long battle with cancer. He was born February 6, 1948, to Hezekiah and Una Webb Maynard in Williamson, West Virginia. Robert went on to join the Unites States Navy where he served two years during Vietnam, he worked as a coal miner and also served as a Deputy Sheriff in Martin County, Robert was well known for refereeing basketball and umpiring baseball games, he was an avid lover of the University of Kentucky Wildcats Basketball, Robert had a contagious personality and everyone who knew him loved him. He married his high school sweetheart Judith Clay in 1968.

Robert was preceded by his wife of 49 years Judith Clay Maynard; a son, Willaim Howard Maynard; a granddaughter, Brooke Nicole Maynard; his parents; four sisters, Barbara Chaffin, Beulah Brewer, Winnie Carter and Helen Maynard; two brothers, Hershel and Arthur Pete Maynard.

He is survived by a son, Keith Bradley (Alesha) Maynard of Hodgenville; two grandsons, Seth Patrick of Inez and Kameron Preece of Radcliff; a special niece, Angela Friend of Galloway, Ohio; a special great-niece, Bekah Friend also of Galloway, Ohio; a host of nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Robert was cremated, a celebration of life service with Military honors will be held at a later date.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Hosparus of Central Kentucky for the excellent care they provided.

Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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