WILMINGTON — Maynard Allen Oyler, 77, a longtime resident of the Wrightsboro Community, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center.
He was born Feb. 17, 1943, in Lansing, Michigan, to late Maynard Wesley Oyler and Beulah Braman Oyler.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Larry, Gaylord and Donald; and sister, Sandra.
Maynard was an active longtime member of Wrightsboro Baptist Church, where he served as a member of the Board of Deacons, Sunday school teacher, choir member, R.A. director and served on various committees as needed.
Maynard retired from AT&T Communications, formerly Southern Bell and BellSouth, after 39 years of service. He was a member of the Communication Workers of America.
He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving during the Vietnam War as an M.P., enlisting in 1962 and honorably discharged as a sergeant in 1966. He received the Good Conduct Medal, Marksman Badge, Letter of Commendation and the National Defense Medal. After his service, he became a member of the American Legion.
He was a member of the National Well Drilling Association. He enjoyed going to church, teaching Sunday School, gardening, watching all sports, well drilling, fishing, hunting and activities with his grandchildren, including watching them play sports, and he enjoyed playing checkers with them.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Morgan Oyler; one son, David Oyler, and his wife, Kim of Burgaw; daughter, Tracy Oyler of Wilmington; two grandchildren, Ashley Tasco, and her husband, Wes, and Emily Oyler; and one sister, Donna Merritt of Carson City, Michigan.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 27, at Wilmington Funeral Chapel, 1535 S. 41st St., Wilmington.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 28, at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Due to the current health concerns, his memorial services will be planned at Wrightsboro Bapist Church for a later date.
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