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IN LOVING MEMORY OF James Lincoln Mayo
James Lincoln
Mayo
May 17, 1937 — Sep 30, 2018
James Lincoln Mayo's Obituary
James L. Mayo, age 81, of Moneta, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. James was born on May 17, 1937 to the late Abraham and Eva Mayo. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Darryl Mayo and one daughter, Tijuana Mayo.
James attended and graduated from the public schools in Washington, D.C. Then he was employed for many years at the D.C. Department of Corrections. He later retired and moved back to Moneta. He was employed with Food Lion for many years.
James was a member of the Washington Street Baptist Church where he served as Custodian, Trustee, Business Manager and Assistant Treasurer. He was also a member of the NAACP- Bedford Branch and the Greater Bedford Improvement Association. James was close to his family. He loved visiting with them as well as talking with them on the phone.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine S. Mayo; two daughters, Pamela Williams and Janice Mayo; one son, James K. Mayo; grandchildren; one sister, Ruby Ester; step-children, Timothy (Linda) Stagg, Ronald (Sabrina) Jackson, Donald Jackson, Zolia Godoy and Mary (Michael) Brown; step-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Corine Mayo, Shirley Archer, Viola (Raymond) Giles and Roma Smallwood; one brother-in-law, Levone Stagg; other relatives and friends.
Grieve not for me remember the best time.
The laughter, the good life I lived; I'm counting on you to keep smiling.
Though my mind is at ease my soul is at rest.
Remembering of all how I was truly blessed
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 1p.m. at Washington Street Baptist Church. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Friends may view on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 12-8pm in the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel.
James attended and graduated from the public schools in Washington, D.C. Then he was employed for many years at the D.C. Department of Corrections. He later retired and moved back to Moneta. He was employed with Food Lion for many years.
James was a member of the Washington Street Baptist Church where he served as Custodian, Trustee, Business Manager and Assistant Treasurer. He was also a member of the NAACP- Bedford Branch and the Greater Bedford Improvement Association. James was close to his family. He loved visiting with them as well as talking with them on the phone.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine S. Mayo; two daughters, Pamela Williams and Janice Mayo; one son, James K. Mayo; grandchildren; one sister, Ruby Ester; step-children, Timothy (Linda) Stagg, Ronald (Sabrina) Jackson, Donald Jackson, Zolia Godoy and Mary (Michael) Brown; step-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Corine Mayo, Shirley Archer, Viola (Raymond) Giles and Roma Smallwood; one brother-in-law, Levone Stagg; other relatives and friends.
Grieve not for me remember the best time.
The laughter, the good life I lived; I'm counting on you to keep smiling.
Though my mind is at ease my soul is at rest.
Remembering of all how I was truly blessed
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 1p.m. at Washington Street Baptist Church. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Friends may view on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 12-8pm in the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral Services for James Lincoln Mayo
Funeral
October
4
Thursday
Washington St. Baptist Church
Starts at 1:00 pm
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