Ronald Lee Mayfield Sr.

Ronald Lee Mayfield Sr., 84, of Vinton, Va., went to be with his Lord on Sunday morning, October 11, 2009. Ronald was a life member of Belmont Baptist Church where he faithfully served many positions. He retired from Norfolk-Southern Railway as chief clerk in the Motive Power Department with 43 years service. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Josie Mayfield; his son, Ronald (Ronnie) Lee Mayfield Jr.; his brothers, Shirley and Ralph Mayfield; and his sister, Alene Hough. Surviving is his devoted and loving wife of 63 years, Elsie Campbell Mayfield; his daughter, Sherry Griffith and husband, Barry, of Wirtz; grandson, David Griffith and wife, Laura, of Glen Allen; great-grandchildren, Jacob and Ryan; granddaughter, Christie Cordiano and husband, John, of Secaucus, N.J.; son, David Mayfield and wife, Cindy, of Knoxville, Tenn.; grandson, Jason Mayfield and wife, Jennifer, of Knoxville, Tenn.; greatgrandchildren, Sydney, Carter, and Audrey; grandson, Jonathan Mayfield and wife, Kelley, of Knoxville, Tenn.; great-grandchild, Evan; grandson, Dr. Robert Mayfield, of Richmond; sister, Etta Lane and husband, John, of Roanoke; mother-in-law, Mattie Campbell, of Vinton; Myrna Barnes (Ronnie's widow) and husband, Shannon, of Roanoke; nephew, Melvin Mayfield and wife, Norma, of Roanoke; and many other special family members and friends. A funeral service celebrating his life will be conducted 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at Belmont Baptist Church with the Rev. John Fox and the Rev. David Burgess officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family would like to say thanks to Pheasant Ridge Memory Care Unit, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, 8th Floor PCU and 10th Floor Pallative Care staffs for all of their care and concern shown to Ronald during his illness. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Belmont Baptist Church Food Pantry, 825 Stewart Ave., SE, Roanoke, Va. 24013 in his memory. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.