William H. "Skippy" Mayo

William H. "Skippy" Mayo

William Mayo Obituary

Published by Mimms Funeral Home from Mar. 7 to Mar. 10, 2009.
MAYO, William H. "Skippy," owner of Mayo's Refuge and Mayo's Trucking Company, went to sleep on March 6, 2009 while at home with his loving, caring wife and children. He was a native of Powhatan and resided in Midlothian, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Martha Mayo; three brothers, Heywood Tyler, Richard "Booby" Mayo, and George "Junie" Mayo. He is survived by his faithful and loving wife, Cecelia; seven devoted children, Brenda Loving, Laverne Taylor, William Henry Mayo Jr., Gale Mayo-Paredes, Tonette Mayo-Grooms, Toney Mayo, and Felicia Mayo Conner; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law; five sons-in-law; one daughter-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Special thanks to Hospice. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street, where funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 11, at 12 noon. Rev. Dorsey S. Jones officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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March 10, 2009

Mayo family and especially Mrs. Mayo,
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a special person and will remain in my heart.
Love,
Mary Krakoviak
CenVaNet

Tamzie Sebastian-Graham

March 9, 2009

Dear Mrs. Mayo and Family,
My prayers are with you all during this time. What a nice neighbor. He will be missed.

From the Staff of Mimms Funeral Home

March 10, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Doris Bassfield Nicholson

March 9, 2009

Dear Cecelia & Mayo Family

With Deepest Sympathy,

Skippy will be deeply missed. He was like a brother to me. I will always remember his artistic work, his great smile, jokes, his love of trucks , his appreciation and love for his family. He will always be in my memory.
My prayers are for the Family.

Everyone hates to loose a love one but he is in a better place, no more pain and no more sorrow!

Love,

AseraCare Hospice

March 9, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers in the weeks and months to come.

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