Geroge Robert Maynard Sr. was born on January 25, 1935, in Bellwood, West Virginia. George married Theresa on September 7, 1957, and they had three children: George R. Maynard Jr.; John Thomas Maynard; and Timothy Alan Maynard.

Maynard took two years of welding technology courses and two years of aircraft maintenance technology courses in college.

Maynard was enlisted in the United States Army from 1953 to 1957. Maynard was also enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1958 to 1974.

Theresa Dorothy Maynard (née Healy) was born on March 13, 1937, in New York City, New York. Theresa married George on September 7, 1957, and they had three children: George R. Maynard Jr.; John Thomas Maynard; and Timothy Alan Maynard.

Maynard was employed at the FSi Security Badge Office for the Jim Reno Security Office. Maynard had previously worked as a bank teller and worked in the Roper Hospital pharmacy for 28 years.