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Michael Mayhew Obituary
Born on Jan. 24, 1950 in Pomona, CA, he was the son of the late Richard B. Mayhew and Shirley Bertolino Mayhew. He graduated in 1972 and received his Master's Degree in 1977 from Morehead State University in Kentucky.
On June 23, 1978, Michael married the former Beverly Sclichter in Lexington, KY, by Adron Doran, President of MSU. They were married for 40 years. After leaving Kentucky, they lived in Charleston, South Carolina for 10 years before moving to Oxford in 1996.
Michael was previously employed as Director of Education at the Whitten Center in Clinton, SC, Advocate for Special Needs Children in Charleston, SC, Counselor/Adjunct Professor at Morehead State University in Kentucky, Manager of Air Structure Entertainment in Morehead, KY, and most recently was a teacher at Dorchester Public Schools and Prince Georges County Public Schools.
Michael was State Games Director for Kentucky Special Olympics, Kentucky State Spark Plug of the Year. Honorary Kentucky Colonel, President of the Student Government at MSU, honored by Eunice Kennedy Schriver, Board of Regents member at Morehead University, Employee of the Year in 1993 at the Whitten Center in Clinton, SC, a member of the Sierra Club, World Wildlife Federation, and the MSU Alumni Association and a regular contributor to Public Television, Social Justice Organizations and to the Arts and Environment.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly Mayhew of Oxford; children: Grant, Luke and Hannah Mayhew; a sister, Karen Hewitt; an aunt, Gracie Welch; and brothers-in-law: Karl, Joel, James and Edward Sclichter.
Michael was a loving husband and father. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Burial will be private at the Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, MD.
Memorial contributions may be made to Talbot Humane, 7894 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601.
For online tributes, please visit: www.fhnfuneralhome.com.
This obituary was originally published in The Star Democrat.
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July 5, 2018
Michael and I attended Morehead at the same time and had several classes together. I thought he was an angel then and he will truly be missed. Kathy(Stapleton)Kiser
Joni Johnson
September 12, 2017
The Mayhew Family were neighbors and good friends to my family in Morehead. Mike was a "Mr. Everything"! He was handsome, versatile, witty, fun, & kind. He was always nice to me. I had the opportunity as a volunteer to witness his hard work & dedication in directing and organizing the KY State Special Olympic Games. Mike was someone who made a difference for the good! Sorry for your loss to Bev, Karen, Karl & his family.
Ken & Lena Adkins
June 23, 2017
I was a high school classmate of Mike's. He was such a happy and friendly person, So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for his family.
Ken and Lena Adkins
Charlie Morgan
June 23, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you,Bev. I lost Ruth-Anne after 41 years of marriage in 2010. I remember fondly our interactions on Lyons Avenue. Abraham turned me into a cat person.
Lynn Jackson
June 23, 2017
I was so sorry to hear of Mike's death. He was one of my very best friends at MSU.
Johnny Souder
June 22, 2017
I was saddened to hear of Mike's passing. I wish we could have been closer over the years. Mike used to play in my band in the high school in Morehead Kentucky we shared a lot of good times together godspeed Michael...!!
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