Richard Allen Maynor, 88, of Elkville, passed away at 9:05 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026, at the VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Richard worked throughout his life as a carpenter and coal miner. He was a 1955 graduate of Murphysboro High School and proudly served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1958, stationed in New London, Connecticut. He was also a devoted Shriner, 32 Degree Scottish Rite, and a Mason for over 60 years.  Richard cherished the company of his family and friends and throughout his life enjoyed gardening, wood-working, making and especially eating his wife Sharon's home-made ice-cream and coaching little league.
He was born on August 19, 1937, in Murphysboro, Illinois, the son of William and Lourine (Comte) Maynor. On August 24, 1957, he married Sharon Kay Parrish, who survives.
Richard is also survived by two sons, Troy (Dana) Maynor of Nashville, Tennessee, and Chad (Ikuko) Maynor of San Marcos, California; his son-in-law, Brad Holford of Du Quoin; six grandchildren, Jacob (Paige) Maynor, Ali (Eli) Epplin, Zachary (N'Toia) Maynor, Bria Holford, Cheyenne (Austen) Mizner, and Reagan Maynor; and four great-grandchildren, Abe Epplin, Anya Maynor, Anaïs Maynor, and Dawsen Mizner. He is also survived by his siblings—Charles, Glenn, Phyllis, Rosalie, Mike, Steve, and Frank—as well as numerous sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Tamara "Tammy" Holford; five brothers, Jackie, Bill, Roy, Jim, and Danny; and two sisters, Loretta and Glorie.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the Parrish Cemetery in Vergennes, Illinois with Rev. Steve Utley officiating.
Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church in Vergennes, Illinois, and will be accepted at the graveside service.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.