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William Mayfield Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - William E. Mayfield, 76, of Springfield died at 1:25 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at St. John's Hospital.
He was born July 22, 1930, in Chicago, the son of George and Sophia Ratkie Mayfield. He married Susan Skelton in 1957; they later divorced.
William graduated from Cathedral Boys High School and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with degrees in accounting and business management. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving in the Korean War.
He was employed at Sangamo Electric Co. and was comptroller for the city of Springfield from 1967 to 1972. He was a self-employed tax accountant for Mayfield Accounting and Tax Service.
He was preceded in death by three daughters, Barbara Ann, Dorothy Ann and Mary Denise.
He is survived by one daughter, Cyndy (husband, Phil) Coats; two sons, William G. Mayfield and Roy (wife, Casey) Mayfield; four grandchildren, Kaitlin, Mary, Anthony and Sam Coats; two brothers, George (wife, Theodora) Mayfield and James (wife, Martha) Mayfield; two sisters, Irene (husband, James) Metz and Judith (husband, Jerry) Teater; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon Friday, May 4, 2007, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 2119 N. 20th St. Funeral Mass will be held at noon Friday, May 4, 2007, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, with the Rev. Donald J. Meehling celebrant. Burial will follow in Camp Butler National Cemetery, where the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County and the Department of Defense will perform military honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Northender's VFW 10302, 2349 Stockyard Road, Springfield, IL 62702.
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for William Mayfield
Michael & Denise Fox
May 23, 2007
So very sorry to hear about Bill's passing. He will surely be missed by many. He became a close friend of ours in his local bait store.
Lynda White
May 11, 2007
Roy,
So sorry for your family's loss. The VFW will be changed by his passing. Best wishes to you all in this time of sorrow.
Gary & Jo Hepburn
May 4, 2007
To the Mayfield Family,
Our daughter just informed us that Bill had passed away. Your father was always a great neighbor and friend to us when we lived on Rickard Court. We will miss him very much.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Thomas Trello
May 4, 2007
My condolence to the family
George Mayfield
May 3, 2007
Dear Roy, Cyndy, and Bill,
We are so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Uncle Bill growing up and I wish we could’ve made it home for the services. You are in our thoughts & prayers…
Love, George (Tiger), Monica, & McKenna Mayfield
Jackie Rocco
May 3, 2007
Dear Coats Family,
Mary is a friend and classmate of my daughter, Abbey. Anthony is a friend and classmate of my son, Anthony. We are sorry about the loss of your father and grandfather. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
The Rocco Family
Jackie Rocco
May 3, 2007
Roy,
I am sorry about the loss of your father. I know how hard it is to lose a parent. Your memories will pull you through the pain and sorrow in the days and years ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the Mayfield family.
Jackie Patkes Rocco
Nancy Kerr
May 3, 2007
Cyndi and Family
We are all so sorry for your loss. We'll keep you in our prayers.
The Kerrs
Lyle and Dee Watkins
May 3, 2007
We will miss you Bill at the VFW. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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