William H. Mayfield Sr., 78 of Athens, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023. There will be a memorial service on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 2:00p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home in Tuscumbia with his son William H. Mayfield, Jr. officiating.
Will was born in Athens, Alabama on July 13, 1945, to Dewey and Katherine Mayfield. He was a Vietnam War Veteran serving in the United States Air Force. Will retired as a store manager of Carquest Auto Parts. He was a loving PawPaw who loved his girls and was an avid Alabama Football fan. ROLL TIDE!!
William was preceded in death by his parents Dewey Mayfield SR. and Katherine Mayfield; brother, Dewey Mayfield JR; and sister, Mary Thompson.
Survivors include his son: William H. Mayfield, Jr (Abbegale); grandchildren, Lauren Terrell (Michael), Ashley Maxwell (TJ), and Madison Mayfield; great-grandchildren, Emma Claire Maxwell, William Owen Maxwell, and Laci Marie Terrell; brothers, Robert Mayfield, Oneal Mayfield(Denise), Johnny Mayfield (Monica), and Daniel Mayfield (Emily); sisters, Beulah McArthur(Wayne), Lois Warren(GW), Gertrude Garland(Dick), Ruby McCartney(Johnny), Tonya Taylor(Stephen), and Brandy Mayfield(Anthony).
The family of Will expresses special thanks to Hospice of North Alabama for their care for Will during his illness.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the American Cancer Society.
