Richard Lee Maze Sr.

Richard Lee Maze, Sr. passed away on January 1st at Hubbard House at the age of 70 years. He was born in Huntington to Alton & Faye Maze. Richard was raised by his very dedicated Uncle Earl & Aunt Marie Maze, in St. Albans, where he developed his devotion and love of home and family. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary, who resides in Scott Depot. He had two sons, Rich of St Albans and TD of Greenwood, SC and a daughter Angie also from St. Albans. Richard attended St. Albans schools then went to West Virginia State College for a degree in Business and Accounting. This accounting degree was instrumental in his going into the insurance business in 1986. His notable accomplishments in the insurance industry were a Charted Life Underwriter (CLU), a Qualifying member of Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), and past presidents of the West Virginia Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors and the Charleston Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (CAIFA). Richard was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of St. Albans. He served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, choir member, softball coach, dishwasher or any other place where his service was needed from 1966 until present. Richard enjoyed life and people and always had a hug for everyone. Giving was one of the most fulfilling parts of his life and he volunteered for the March of Dimes, Secret Santa, and “Reading is Fundamental”. Richard became a licensed minister in 1974. He coordinated a traditional Sunday evening service for the First Baptist Church of St. Albans for the last several years. Most of the 40+ years as a minister he spent his time working with children and youth in many WV churches. Richard led a Wednesday night Bible study for youth which concluded with indoor recreation for neighborhood youth where he witnessed to many youth that were not church members. He attended 37 consecutive WV Baptist Youth Conventions, was a camp counselor for over a decade, and led hundreds of youth retreats. Richard requested to keep on giving after his death and wanted his body to be donated to West Virginia medical schools. In lieu of flower please make donations to the Trustee fund of the First Baptist Church of St. Albans. There will be a Memorial service on January 14th at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church of St. Albans. You may visit with the family one hour prior to the service.

Richard Lee Maze Sr.

March 21, 1946 - January 1, 2017