Floyd Ermine

Maize

Floyd Ermine "Dick" Maize son of the late Flossie Irene Lindsey Maize and Lester Oren Maize was born at Winona, Missouri, on October 10, 1933. He departed this life at St. Clair Hospital in Fenton, Missouri, on September 1, 2015, at the age of 81.

On January 1, 1956 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Dick was united in marriage to Roberta "Bert" Mayo and to this union six children were born. His hobbies included fishing, camping, collecting treasure and whittling.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Blackie and Jake Maize, two sisters, Pat Fann and Jerri Martin.

Dick is survived by his wife, Roberta Maize of Lesterville, Missouri, five sons, Dickie Maize of Boss, Missouri, Jimmy Maize and wife Kathy of Catawissa, Missouri, Davey Maize of Lonedell, Missouri, Randy Maize and wife Mary of Lesterville, Missouri, Thomas "Cooter" Maize and wife Tresa of Lesterville, Missouri, one daughter, Debra Lancaster and husband Edward of Lesterville, Missouri, 23 grandchldren, 28 great-grandchildren and two on the way. Four brothers, Lloyd Maize of Bonne Terre, Missouri, Jeep Maize of Farmington, Missouri, Jack Maize of Springfield, Missouri, Ernie Maize of Lesterville, Missouri, and one sister, Ethel Lay of Ellington, Missouri. Dick will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will morn his passing.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday, September 5th from 4 to 7 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Donations can be made to McSpadden Funeral Home for funeral expenses.