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Philip Mayer Obituary
Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Philip E. Mayer Sr. and Helen White Mayer. He retired from NCR Inc. after 33 years of employment.
Philip was a loving husband and father who is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Louise G. Mayer; son, Daniel Philip Mayer and wife, Naomi; daughter, Debbie Mayer DeLong and husband, Steve; sister, Louise Mayer Harville and husband, Charles, and nieces and nephews.
He was an avid builder of electronics and mechanical projects, a member of the Mid-Atlantic RC Club, and an amateur radio operator (K4WQQ).
The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, from 6 to 8 pm. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, at Southlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the local Red Cross. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
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Buddy Hopkins
December 15, 2008
Phil was always a pleasure to work with and talk to. Even though we have grown apart, we will miss him.
Timothy West
December 14, 2008
Our deepest sympathy for your lost. We are so glad to have been able to spend the time that we have had with Phil. I will miss him, Dianne and the kids will miss him .
Tim West
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