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Age 81, of Britton, passed away peacefully October 2, 2009, at St. Joseph
Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor. Maynard was born January 24, 1928 in
Holdenville, Oklahoma the son of Ernest and Helen (McMahan) Smith. In
August of 1990 he married Lynda Hodges and she survives. Maynard was
a veteran of the U. S Navy serving in Korea. He was an engineer, licensed
pilot, published songwriter and musician. His enjoyment was his church
activities where he was a member of the Blissfield Baptist Church,
golfing, fishing and watching Tiger baseball. Besides his wife
Lynda, he is survived by his brother, Ralph (Wanda) Smith; step daughter,
Mary (David) Leathers; step son, Kevin Hodges; grandchildren, Anthony,
Lauren and Robert and one great granddaughter. He was preceded in
death by his first wife, Louise; daughter, Leah Betts; son, Brian;
parents; brother, Ernest and sister, Hazel Harvey. Funeral services
will be 1:00 P. M. Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at the Blissfield Baptist
Church with Pastor Thomas Frantz officiating. Burial will follow in
Ridgeway Cemetery, Ridgeway. Visitation will be 4:00 - 8:00 P. M. Monday,
October 5, 2009 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Memorial
contributions may be made to the family. Condolences to the family may be
made on line at
www.pursefuneralhome.com
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