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James "Eddie" Mayfield Jr.

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Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 2006.

James "Eddie" Mayfield Jr. of Round Lake Beach Visitation for Mr. James "Eddie" Mayfield Jr., 49, will be from 4 p.m. until the time of the services at 7 p.m. Thursday, Ringa Funeral Home, 122 S. Milwaukee Ave. (Route 83), Lake Villa. Interment will be private. Born May 5, 1956, in Chicago, the son of Mary Jane and the late James Mayfield, Sr., he passed away at his home on Monday, Jan. 30, 2006. He was a resident of Round Lake Beach for the past eight years, moving from Bensenville. He was a veteran serving in the Army during the Vietnam Era. He was service technician with FedEx Corp. He was president of the Lake Villa Timberwolves Youth Football organization, where he also coached, and he was a board member and coach of the Lake Villa Baseball League. He was an avid Chicago White Sox fan. He is survived by his wife, Gayla; children, Racheal, Doug and Colin; his grandson; his mother, Mary Jane Mayfield of Arizona; and his brothers and sisters, Shawn, Alex, Daneen, Lisa Anne and Laurel. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the American Cancer Society, 100 Tri-State International #125, Lincolnshire, IL 60069. For information, 847-356-2146 or www.ringafuneralhome.com.

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February 2, 2006

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Frank Pinn

February 2, 2006

Eddie really touched our Friday night bowling team.I'm glad we were able to win a championship with him aboard We and the rest of the league will really miss him. I'm grateful of the time I had to get to know him and I'll miss his encourging us all on and the discussions we had between a true Sox fan and true Cubs fans. He always made things intresting and fun when you were around him.

Mark Young

February 2, 2006

I coached with and against Eddie as our kids played youth sports together. He was always a friend first and opponent second. I will sorely miss him during the upcoming high school baseball season. God recruited one heck of a baseball manager and I know Eddie is coaching baseball in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with Gayla, Doug and Colin.

Sean Wilson

February 2, 2006

Eddie was a good man & I will miss him.

tom sass

February 1, 2006

My son played for and against the L.V. Timberwolves. Eddie made the program what it is today. I'm sorry for your loss.

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Brian Schwenn

January 31, 2006

I bowled with Eddy during the last 4 years and we talked and argued about the Sox and Cubs.My teamates and I will miss him.

Goldman Family

January 31, 2006

We are so sorry to hear about you loss. Coach Eddie will be missed in both the Baseball & Football

programs as he was such a huge part of both.

Wayne Thoma

January 31, 2006

Eddie bowled with our team on Friday night's in Round Lake. Eddie was an outstanding teammate, but a better friend and inspiration. He was as competitive as can be, but in the end, win or lose, always shook your hand, wished you well and never had a bad word to say about anyone. I miss him every Friday at the bowling alley. My deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.

Dave Bentley

January 31, 2006

I worked the neighoring customer territory to Eddie's as a follow technician at Fedex, retiring in late 2003. I visited Eddie at the hospital in August. He was watching the Sox get globbered and a little worried about their recent slump. I stayed for about an hour and a half. It was good afternoon for me and I hope for him. My thoughts are with his entire family.

Susie Langston

January 31, 2006

Eddie was an inspiration to me with his individual faith and courage. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. His Fedex family will miss him too.

Dario Frank

January 31, 2006

I offer my deepest condolences to the entire family. I bowled with Eddie for many years and have many great memories.

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