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John Mayo Obituary
Chesapeake - John Lester Mayo, 93, peacefully passed away in his home on July 8, 2017, in Virginia Beach, VA. Mr. Mayo was a World War II Navy veteran having served in the Pacific and retired in 1970 as Chief Petty Officer. He dedicated his life to the Lord Jesus Christ and became committed to learning about Him. As a member of New Covenant Baptist Church, he was faithful to studying the Bible and committed himself to sharing God's Word with others. Mr. Mayo was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Mary Bennett Mayo. Survivors include his children John B Mayo (Mary) Joan Dobson (Percy), Cynthia Hunt (Bobbie), Steve Mayo, and Marilyn Mayo; his sister-in-law Jean Potter (Jimmy); his grandchildren Jacqueline and Craig Mayo, Adrienne Winfrey (David), Heather Mayo-Harrell, Briana Mayo, Jason and Bryant Dobson, Jennifer Darnell (Austin), Ashley and Gregory Hunt, seven great-grandchildren Jon Kirkland, Anthony Mayo, Natalie, Brielle and Reese Winfrey, Isaiah Hunt, Cora Darnell; and, a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. A public viewing will be held on Wed., July 12, from 1 to 6p at Graves Funeral Home, Norfolk, VA. The home-going celebration will be held Thur., July 13, 12p at Friendship Baptist Church, 3834 E. Princess Anne Road, Norfolk, VA, 23502. (Not Emmaus Road Baptist Church as previously published.) Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, VA. gravesfuneralhomeinc.com
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Benita Thomas
July 19, 2017
Uncle John and Aunt Mary,
Thinking of you during this difficult time.. my prayers and condolences to you and the family.
Laura Poindexter
July 12, 2017
Craig, Anthony, & family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God grant you peace and comfort during this time.
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