It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of James Alexander Maynard of Grove Place. On November 9, he transitioned at his residence at the age of 97.
James Maynard was a nurse for 34 years at Charles Harwood & Juan Luis Hospitals. A veteran of the U.S. Army and a devout Adventist. He believed one should enjoy life by getting out and socializing. Some of his favorite spots were the Independent Living Center, Sunny Isles Food Court, and Rodgers Variety Store. He touched many with his compassion and giving heart.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Jane Elizabeth Rodgers Maynard; father, Dudley Maynard; brother, Leroy Alphonso Moore; special cousin, Camille Clark, Evelyn Williams, Gwendolyn Burke; aunts, Hilda Maynard, Clarissa Lynch; uncles, Alexander Rodgers, Cebert Maynard, Archibald Maynard.
He is survived by his family, Galen Williams, Merissa Williams, Valence & Natasha Modeste, Patricia Williams, Thelma Battiste, Ashton Battiste, Harold Francis, Letitia Hurley, Ophelia “Nemmy” Jackson, Natalia Felix, Melbourne Adams, Sr., Risa Adams, Melbourne Adams Jr., Kathleen Smith-Maccow, Dolores Braithwaite, George “Rudy” Clarke, Glenwood Charles MD, Carol, Carolyn & Robert Burke, Maureen Ventura, Roy Rodgers, Lenore Rodgers, Leonard Rodgers Jr., Williams, Maynard, Rodgers, Trent, Adams, Burke, McWatt, Clarke, Sackey, Charles & Barry, Milligan, Braithwaite Families; close friends, Orsil “Sweelo” Samuel, Stafford Gilliard, Alvin Claxton, Cyril, Martin, George Hurley, Peter Thomas, Garfield Claxton, Zelda Massiah, Lazarine Alfred, Wayne Hurley, Adalow Fleming; godchildren, Frederick Mohammed, Paul A. Edwards; other precious families and friends too numerous to mention.
He will be laid to rest on December 11 at Central Seventh-day Adventist Church in Grove Place/ Plessen. Viewing begins at 10 am with service at 11 am. Interment will be held at the Frederiksted Cemetery. The family requests attendees wear yellow, light blue, or white to respect the deceased’s wishes.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home.
