Joseph Hyde Maynor, 90, died Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Westport Place Health Campus.

Joe was born July 30, 1928 in Etowah, TN. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, stationed in Marseille, France at the end of World War II. He worked for L&N Railroad (South Louisville Shops) for nearly 40 years, retiring as an electrician in 1988. An avid horse racing fan, he was a longtime regular at Churchill Downs and Wagner’s Pharmacy/Restaurant. He was also a devoted fan of UK basketball and football.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Etta Maynor; brothers, Harry, Jim, and Doug; sister, Jane Slucher, and brother-in-law, Charles Slucher.

He is survived by his sister, Joyce Fisher (Junie); sisters-in-law, Leah (Harry), Alma (Jim), and Kay (Doug), and 14 nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be noon Tuesday November 13th at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road, with burial to follow in Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Monday and 9-12 noon at the funeral home.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Westport Place for their loving care of Joe. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Online condolences to www.highlandsfuneralhome.com