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William Mayton Obituary

William A. Mayton Jr., 81, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010. Born in Blackstone, he was the son of the late Mary Lunsford Mayton and William A. Mayton Sr., and was preceded in death by his wife, Frances V. Mayton; and a sister, Gladys M. Stanfield. He was a member of Kenwood United Methodist Church. He was formerly employed by Sealtest Ice Cream, Southwestern General Life Insurance Co., and co-owner and manager of Midget Mart Convenience Store on West Washington Street, Petersburg. He was active with Dinwiddie Rescue Squad when it was first formed, a member of the Colonial Heights American Legion Post #284, and the Powhatan Starke Masonic Lodge #124.

Bill is survived by his son, Jeffrey A. Mayton and wife, Cyndi, of Chesterfield; his granddaughter, Kendall Mayton; his sisters, Judy M. Nemecek and Joyce M. Cramer; and a devoted friend, Helen Howell, all of Colonial Heights.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with an American Legion service beginning at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Colonial Heights/Petersburg SPCA, Attn: Joan Black, P.O. Box 1174, Petersburg, VA 23804.

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Published by The Progress-Index on Dec. 9, 2010.

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December 10, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May you feel the comfort and peace that only God can give at times such as these..God Bless. Ron, Shellie, Greg and Brittany Bates

December 10, 2010

Dear Jeff, Cyndi and Kendall,

We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Mayton. Having just gone through this ourselves we know how your hearts are grieving. I know he left each of you with special memories that will help you while you mourn his passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ronnie and Sherry Adkins

December 9, 2010

Joyce and Judy, We will miss Bill at Harriet's. My prayers go out to all of you during this time. Love to all Debbie Smollich

December 9, 2010

Dear Jeff, Cyndi, & Kendall,
May your memories sustain you all during this grievous time.
Love, Susan Daniels and Family

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