Mr. Johnnie Edward Mayo

1949 - 2017

Mr. Johnnie Edward Mayo obituary, 1949-2017, Helena, AL

BORN

1949

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Southern Heritage Funeral Home & Cemetery

475 Cahaba Valley Road

Pelham, Alabama

Johnnie Mayo Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 23, 2017.

Johnnie Edward Mayo's earthly journey ended and he was welcomed to his heavenly home on April 21, 2017 in Birmingham, AL at the age of 68.
Johnnie is survived by his wife, Cathi; children Matt (Julie), Phillip (Michelle), and Kacey (Joby) White; siblings Linda (Ron) McKinley of Medford, OR; Linda (Richard) McComack of TX; Steve Mayo of Jerome, ID; Ronnie (Kathy) Mayo of Douglas, WY; Kay (Bryan) Sanborn of Casper, WY; David (Laura) Mayo of Gillette, WY; and 10 grandchildren Jacob, Alexis, Brooklyn, Charlee, Morgan, Taylor, Brunson, AbieAnna, Merritt, and Asa. He is preceded in death by his parents Johnnie Everett Mayo & Nelda "Jean" Mayo, and Melba "Jean" Quick
Johnnie was born on March 25, 1949 in Cullman, AL to Johnnie Everett Mayo and Melba Jean. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1967 to 1972. His service included two tours in Vietnam where he was wounded in combat and later received a purple heart.
Johnnie married Cathi, the love of his life in 1973. The couple was blessed with three children and one granddaughter whom they raised. Johnnie set about teaching them the value of hard work and how to provide for a family. His children remember him as a dedicated husband and a loving father who always made sure they knew they were loved and had everything they needed.
Johnnie spent many years delivering precious cargo all over North America and received many safe driving awards for never having an accident in all his years. He also was a mechanic at Mayo Tire which he owned and operated. Johnnie also was a football and baseball coach for his kids. He was a dedicated individual who loved the Lord and who was passionate about serving at his church. He will be remembered and missed at The Church of the Highlands where he served on the greeter team and made sure that everyone who came through "Johnnie's door" felt blessed.
A visitation will be held at Southern Heritage Funeral Home on Tuesday the 25th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm with a celebration of Johnnie's life on Wednesday the 26th at 1:00pm with Tony Jones officiating the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Johnnie's life. The family would like to thank Princeton Baptist CICU for their efforts, care, and dedication. ROLL TIDE.

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June 23, 2017

RONLD BRASHER

I WILL MISS JOHNNIE CALLING ME ON SATURDAY'S AND SAYING "ROLL TIDE". HE WAS A SPECIAL KIND OF PERSON AND I MISS HIM. R.I.P. MY FRIEND AND AS ALWAYS "ROLL TIDE+

April 26, 2017

Peggy Hopper

My Gods peace and love surround you all at this time. God accepted one of His home, now I can just imagine those golden streets with two big rigs running side by side with two of the best truckers I knew. Ones in a rig called "Big Blue" and Little Johnnie in his truck right beside. Love to all of you Peggy

April 25, 2017

Jennifer Paul(Mayo)

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds," Psalm 147:3. Even though it has been many years please know I love you all and that I am praying for the peace of God that passes all understanding and that all of you may be thoroughly wrapped in it.

April 25, 2017

RONALD BRASHER

TO THE BEST FRIEND EVER. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. I WILL ALSO NEVER FORGET HOW YOU ANSWERED EVERYONE OF MY CALLS. (ROLL TIDE) AFTER EVERY BALL GAME. YOU WILL BE MISSED MY FRIEND. R.I.P.

April 24, 2017

Inez (Mayo) Thayer

Very sorry for your loss, praying for your family.

April 24, 2017

Debra Moore

Deepest Sympathy!

April 24, 2017

Peggy Brawley

So sorry for your loss May God wrap his arms around you all during this time to help keep you strong and to comfort you all during this time The Brawleys

April 24, 2017

Jimmy and Ann Riley

Deepest sympathy

April 24, 2017

Shane & Evelyn Burchfield

Sending love and prayers for God's grace, love, peace and comfort in these difficult times.

April 24, 2017

Evelyn Burchfield

Dear Mayo family, please know our love, thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Rest In Peace Johnnie - You will always be loved and never forgotten.

April 24, 2017

Patty and Derald Briscoe

Prayers from our home to yours

April 24, 2017

Shirley Burden

So sorry, I pray that the peace of God be with you all.

April 24, 2017

Karen Echols

Prayers for the family at this time.
Until you meet your loved one again in Heaven
God will give you the strength to endure on Earth

Karen Echols

April 23, 2017

Cathi -

Please accept our condolences on your & your family's profound loss. We will keep all of you in our immediate prayers.

Dan Conboy

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