Photo courtesy of T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home - Suffolk
Mar 22, 1944 - Feb 19, 2026
A great friend. Earl was always very happy and friendly every time you met him. Rest in peace brother. We love and miss you, but God loved you more. Thanks for your friendship and memories.
Alvin Faulk
February 27, 2026 | Virginia Beach, VA | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Peace in Christ & Love. The Harris Family
Vivian Harris
February 26, 2026 | Coatesville, PA
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Letitia LITTLE
February 25, 2026 | White Plains, MD | Family
My heartfelt condolences to Jimmy, “LT,” Cassandra and the entire family
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Mart & Kathy Everson
Syracuse, NY
Katherine Everson
February 24, 2026 | Syracuse, NY | Friend
On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend, Earl Mayfield completed his earthly assignment and entered into the eternal presence of God.
Earl was preceded in death by his siblings, Slyvester, Jr., Pernell, Caulandus, Conell, Ella Mae, Shirley, and Linda.
Earl was born in Suffolk, Virginia, on March 22, 1944, to the late Sylvester and Alease Mayfield.
He attended Southwestern High School, Suffolk, VA. Earl married his high school sweetheart Constance Knight and from that union they had two sons, James (Jimmy), Lavar Tremayne (LT) and a daughter, Cassandra. Earl was a loving husband and father. He always strived to please his wife and be a good father to his children.
Earl was a hard worker. During his early years, Earl worked on the farm with his father, and Newport News Shipyard. Earl later relocated to Syracuse, NY and worked for Miller Brewery for 18 years. Later, Earl relocated to Winston Salem, NC. Earl continued his impeccable work ethic by working for Strolls Beer for five years and Douglas Battery for ten years. When Earl was visiting his Virginia home, he enjoyed fishing, hanging with his buddies and a good cookout.
He was also an avid bowler who found joy in fellowship and friendly competition.
Earl leaves to cherish his memories, his two sons, Jimmy (Celeste) and L.T. (Channel) his daughter, Cassandra; grandchildren, Oesii, Tremaine, Dominique, Brandon, Robert, Cintonio, Caiden, Lavar, Jr., and Nasiah. Three great-grand daughters, Olivi’ Anna, Ariana, and Amaya; two brothers, Daniel and Robert; two sisters, Everne Joe and Vivian Knight. Sisters-in-laws, brothers-in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Earl was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend whose life was marked by strength, humility and love. His legacy will continue to live on through the many lives he touced.
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