Estel "Big E" Maynard

December 23, 1928 - May 6, 2022

Estel “Big E” Maynard 93, of Beauty, Kentucky passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Martin County on December 23, 1928 to the late William and Opal Buckley Maynard. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae Preece Maynard, two brothers and two sisters. Estel grew up during the Great Depression and Second World War. Although sadness and hardship swept the planet, he didn’t let it harden his heart. To know him was to love him. He greeted everyone with a friendly smile, and his laughter was contagious. He watched the world change before his eyes, so he was never short on a story that left you wanting to know more. Estel was a U.S. Marine and later retired as a diesel mechanic. He was famous in his household, and to him, his greatest accomplishment was his family. His memory will live on through those who loved him. Our loss is heaven's gain. Estel is survived by two sons, Estel (Beth) Maynard Jr. and Dane (Paula) Maynard, five daughters, Debra (Danny) Slone, Sharon Maynard, Pamela Moore, Mary Jane (James) Hannah and Cynthia McGinnis; along with 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 10 great great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Glen Maynard of Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Monday, May 9, 2022 at the Callaham Funeral Home in Inez, KY with Mike Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the Maynard Cemetery in Beauty, KY. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Sunday from 6:00-9:00pm. Arrangements are under the Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, KY.