James Dosey Mayfield Jr.

James Dosey Mayfield Jr. obituary, Statesville, NC

James Dosey Mayfield Jr.

James Mayfield Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by W.H. Bryant, A. E. Grier & Sons Funeral Home on Mar. 8, 2026.
James Dosey Mayfield Jr. formally of 372 Medlin St. Statesville, NC, entered eternal rest on March 4, 2026, at Wilkes Medical Center, Wilkesboro, NC.

James an only child was born on August 10, 1952 to James Dosey Mayfield and Ada Bratcher Mayfield who preceded him in death.

James was raised in Statesville in the home of his maternal grandparents John and Lizzy Bratcher and the home of his maternal aunt Rosie Bratcher after the early death of his mother. James also resided in Morganton, NC for several years before returning to Statesville.

James is survived by his cousin/guardian Cynthia N. (George) Clark of Statesville, NC. First cousins Robert (Joann) Bratcher of East Spencer, NC; Irene Mull Abernathy and Emma Mull both of Hickory, NC. James is also survived by a host of other cousins, friends, Church family and all the special people who worked with James to help make his life better.

James loved family and attending the Bratcher Family reunions. He loved all people, especially pretty girls. He loved attending church, dancing, shooting basketball, shooting pool and bowling which he was pretty good at. He prided himself on always looking good and having a clean home. James will be greatly missed.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of James Dosey Mayfield Jr., please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support James's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor James Mayfield's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign James Mayfield's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?