James Maynor

Balsam, James F. Maynor, 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, May 10, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.

James was a native of Swain County. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Lillian Jones and Louise Harris.

James started driving a truck for Barber’s Orchard at the age of 16 and continued driving for many years as a dump truck driver and over the road driver.  He enjoyed boating and especially drinking coffee and socializing at the tire shop.

He is survived by his wife, Lillian Price Maynor; a son, Eddie Maynor, and his wife, Jennifer; a daughter, Vickie Bradley, and her husband, Tim; a sister; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Sylva.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Wells Funeral Home of Waynesville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice Solace Center, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.

The care of Mr. Maynor has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Homes and an online memorial register is available at "Obituaries" at www.wellsfuneralhome.com