Mayo V. Spence, age 78, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at 10:21PM at his residence. He was born on March 30th, 1939 to Oakey and Audra Spence. Mayo was married to the love of his life, Bertha Bailey on June 25, 2005 and they have had 12 years of blessed marriage. Mayo lived in Paris Twp. for 15 years formerly of Perry, Ohio. He worked as a maintenance worker for the City of Painesville for over 22 years before retiring in 2000. Mayo served in the United States Army during the Viet Nam War. He enjoyed hunting, singing and playing bass in a blue grass band and most of all enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Mayo had plenty of friends and if he was your friend he was a TRUE friend. Memories of Mayo will be carried on by his loving wife Bertha of Ravenna; his son Mayo (Robin) of Perry, OH, George Stockton Jr. of Louisville,KY,Shawn (Jill) Stockton of Lincolnton, NC , Tony ( Laura) Stockton of Columbus; his brother Elmer Spence of Mentor, OH and his sister Cleo Wiant of Mentor, OH; his grandchildren Tyler,Trevor,Natalie, Courtni, Ashley, Chase,Heather and David, his great-grandchildren Brianna, Ashton, Raven & Tristan; as well as many beloved friends. Mayo is preceded in death by his parents, one sister and eight brothers. Calling hours will be held at the James Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 from 2 to 4PM and 6 to 8PM. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 11:00AM. Pastor Robert Bonar will be officiating. Mayo will be laid to rest at Hawley Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, Ohio 44444 (330) 872-5440. Family and friends may view this obituary online or to send condolences, to the family, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.

Thursday, May 18, 2017 11:00 AM

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