Chatham…..Carlton Wayne Mayhew, age 77 of Chatham died Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
Born December 30, 1937 in Pittsylvania County he was a son of the late Morris Monroe Mayhew and Nellie Eanes Mayhew. He was predeceased by four brothers, Anderson Mayhew, Burton Mayhew, Alfred Mayhew and Reuben Mayhew; and four sisters, Janie Mayhew, Ida Worsham, Evelyne Worsham and Lucy Davis. Mr. Mayhew retired from Newport News Shipyard after 40 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening and was a Washington Redskins fan. He was an avid Bible reader, he was a Ford man and loved NASCAR.
He is survived by his wife, Debra Ann Mayhew of the residence; his children, Carlena Pacheco of Gloucester, Michael Mayhew of Chesterfield, Susan Berry of Las Vegas, NV, Crystal Crowe of Salem and Michael Jones of Petersburg; one brother, Clyde Mayhew and his wife, Jane of Gretna; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Rev. R.G. Rowland. Burial will follow in the Rowland Family Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2015 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.