William Floyd Maines

William Floyd Maines died Monday, February 8, at his home in Aberdeen, MD. He was 90. Born in Sparta, NC he was the son of the late Emory and Lillie Mae (Hash) Maines. He was predeceased by wives, Norma Jean Kennedy Maines and Marie Anders Evans Maines. Mr. Maines was employed at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, in Perry Point, MD, for 25 years, and was a member of the American Legion, Post #128 in Aberdeen. He served in WWII and his favorite story to tell was about his assignment as a jeep driver for General Patton. He is survived by daughters: Mitzie Curry and husband Donald of Port Deposit and Sheila Maines and husband Larry of Aberdeen; five grand children Steffanie Curry, Jason Curry, Ashley Maines Lee, Daniel Jamison and Lauren Jamison; six great-grandsons Grant West, Garrett West and wife Jo Anna, Joshua Curry, Cole Curry, Branden Kulisiewicz and Gaige Lee; Mr. Maines would have welcomed his first great-great-grandchild in July, Baby West, lovingly known as "The Bean" at this time; sister, Shirley Baker and husband Terry of Aberdeen, and sister-in-law Barbara Maines of Joppa. He was also predeceased by step-son, Billy Evans, brother, L.C. (Dick) Maines, and sisters Aileen Evans and Hazel Young. A visitation will be held at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 10 from 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 13 with visitation at 10:00 am and service to follow at 11:00 am at the Grandview Funeral Home in Sparta, North Carolina. Flowers can only be sent to Grandview Funeral Home or contributions can be made to the Kennedy Cemetery c/o Carol Kennedy, 647 Turkey Knob Road, Sparta, NC 28675. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001