Gainesville, Florida
MAYO, JOHN HIMES "BROTHER JOHN"John Himes Mayo, affectionately known as "Brother John", died Christmas Eve at the Veterans' Administration Hospital. He is survived by John Dobie of Altamonte Springs. Brother John (and his twin sister) were born on April 11, 1926 on Chebeaque Island in Casco Bay,...
Read MoreMany years ago you cast a young girl as Gretel in Hansel & Gretel. You instilled a love for theater that day that continues until now. When I faltered, you encouraged me and told me that it would be a crime if I didn't use my talents. Today I manage a theater up here in Virginia. You taught me so very, very much and I will never forget you.
Victoria Mathis-Sanders
February 19, 2008 | Norfolk, VA
I am saddened to read of Brother John's passing. I knew him in Orlando at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, as a holy man of God and as an artist. I am privileged to have a print of his Madonna drawing. We visited in Ocala when I did outdoor art shows there. Saw him last about a year ago at Grace Church. He lived a good life that touched many people. We are all better for having known him.
Ellen Smith
Ellen M. Smith
January 13, 2008 | Orlando, FL
On behalf of the family of Marcia Brown, all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Brother John, you are - and will always be - remembered fondly. Thanks for the memories!
Marcie Brown Bailey
January 13, 2008 | Ocala, FL
Brother John, I want to thank you for your amazing spirit and the influence that you had on my life and so many others. You truly lived an authentic life, always beating your own drum. Your spirit will live in each of us forever. Thank you for giving me the gift of courage. My karaoke talent is because of you. You will be missed. You are still very loved. Godspeed!
Heather McCleaf
January 12, 2008 | San Francisco, CA
For all the joy and laughter you gave our children and this community, we thank you. You taught us to care for and to love each other. Your many talents are greatly appreciated. Until we meet again. We love you, great friend.
Shirley and Don Ritter
January 12, 2008 | Ocala, FL
What a life you had Brother John! All of us that had the pleasure of knowing you, were touched by you. Thanks for all the laughs --
Affectionately,
Scuz
Susan Ritter - Huennekens
January 12, 2008 | Richmond Hill, GA
Brother John... You will truly be missed by both of us. Some of our lives fondest, and funniest, memories are of you and your shenanigans.
You helped to shape many lives, both children and adult, including ours.
We love you,
Jackie & Heather McCleaf
Jacqueline McCleaf
January 11, 2008 | Ocala
You tought me to be an individual,
you tought me to care,
you tought me to love,
I will miss you today, and always.
Peace to you
John Dobie
January 10, 2008 | Altamonte Springs, FL
I will miss you so much. We had such wonderful times in the office at Grace during the 70s. I still have that shirt you decorated for me, and may wear it to the sevice here in Ocala on the 14th of January, at 4:oo pm. We love you and miss you. Jane & JoAnne
Jane Dillard-Shashy
January 09, 2008 | Ocala, FL
