Doyle Dean Maynard, 80, of Big Spring, died Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the 14th and Main Church of Christ with Larry Marshall and Rick Cunningham, officiating.He was born February 7, 1934 in Sweetwater, Texas and married LaVelle Maynard April 6, 1957 in Big Spring, Texas.Doyle graduated from Big Spring High School in 1954, where he played football and ran track. He attended Abilene Christian College, graduating in 1963 with a Bachelor's Degree in Theology. He received his Master's Degree in individual marriage and family therapy from St. Mary's University in San Antonio in 1984. Doyle preached in Sheveport, Louisiana for 18 years and in San Antonio for 10 years. He moved back to Big Spring in November 2003 and had preached at the Garden City Church of Christ for a number of years.Survivors include his wife, LaVelle Maynard of Big Spring; one daughter, Tina Deanne Gammill of Dallas; one son, Bryan Maynard and wife, Kay of San Antonio; and four grandchildren; Nash Gammill, Austin Maynard, Bailey Gammill and Robi Ann Gammill.He was preceded in death by his parents, Amon and Ann Maynard.The family suggests memorials to Manuelito Navajo Children's Home, P. O. Box 58 Gallup, New Mexico 87305 or to the American Diabetes, 3001 N. Big Spring St., Suite 104, Midland, Texas 79705.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com,
