John Maynhart, Jr., age 83 years, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Missouri. A memorial service will be held 1:00 P.M. Monday, June 16, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Clinton, Missouri. Private family inurnment. The family suggests memorial contributions to Trinity Lutheran Church or the Samaritan Center and can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansantmillsfuneralhome.com.

John was born June 8, 1931 in Ft. Riley, Kansas the son of John Maynhart Sr. and Alberta Alice (Jury) Maynhart. He was a United States Army Veteran. John worked for AT&T as a technician until his retirement. He enjoyed feeding and watching birds. He was a Boy Scout and also played football on his high school team. John was a member of the Wild Flower Society and also Trinity Lutheran Church. He served as an Elder at Reformation Lutheran Church in San Diego, CA. He was known as the "neighborhood handy man" and enjoyed helping others when they needed it. He was truly the "best Dad of all."

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Alice Kaniss and Kay Rothenborg.

Survivors include his wife, Willa of the home, four daughters; Ruth Ann (Linn) Hoopes of Des Moines, Iowa, Patty (Steve) Gray of Raleigh, North Carolina, Cathy (Chip) Brinks of Palm Beach Garden, Florida, and Krista (Jack) Nara of Winchester, California, 10 grandchildren; Crystal, Stacey, Kelly, Lindsey, Michael, Melissa, Evan, Christopher, Kathryn, and Victoria, 3 great-grandchildren; Lilly, Gavin, and Dorian, as well as numerous other loving relatives and friends.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.