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Johnny Mayberry Obituary

Johnny William Mayberry, age 67, of Edwardsville, died at 4:41 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.

He was born Nov. 4, 1950, in Alton, the son of the late Johnny and Dorothy Rice Mayberry.

He married Gloria Lenglet on April 2, 1971, in Edwardsville. She survives.

Also surviving are one daughter: Candy Maurer of East Alton; three grandchildren: Shayne Noeltner of San Jose, Calif., Seth (Vanessa) Noeltner of Alton and Brandy (Cody) Moran of East Alton; eight grandchildren: Animal, Caiden, Michael, Brooke, Emily, Arianna, Drake and Hensley; and four sisters: Dorothy, Myrtle, Mamie and Goldie.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by on brother: "Butch".

Mr. Mayberry was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved the outdoors. He was a member of the Teamsters union and especially loved his family. He worked for 40 years as a chauffeur for Republic Services.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 at Saksa Mateer Funeral Home in Edwardsville.

Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association.

Published by Edwardsville Intelligencer from Oct. 22 to Nov. 14, 2018.
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Candy & Goldie,
Always enjoyed his attitude & wisdom here in the neighborhood. He was a very special man and will be missed. He will live on in my heart forever.

Tammy Courtney-Reyman

November 6, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

Z L

November 6, 2018

Very sorry for your loss. May the memories of the wonderful times you shared comfort you today and in the days ahead.
1 Thessalonians 4:14

November 3, 2018

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

American Heart Association

October 24, 2018

Knew John from back in the 70's.....great person, friend, and always positive conversations! He will be missed by many.

Debra Light Albright Cabaness

October 23, 2018

John was a good neighbor, co-worker & dear friend - he was a truly great Man & I am blessed to have known him.
His name is legendary in our industry many who never met him know his name!!!

Al Cline

October 22, 2018

Worked with John for years at the trash co, way back when it was laidlaw. What a good guy he was, fun to tease and joke with. He will be missed.

Shawn Smith

October 22, 2018

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