By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    4:00pm - 7:00pm
    Wed., Sept. 30, 2020
    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home
    Cisne, IL

    The family request everyone to practice social distancing and wear a mask.

    Memorial may be given to Union Grove Church Camp or the Honor Flight Memorials and may be dropped off at the funeral home or mailed to Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home at PO Box 418, Cisne, IL 62823

  • Service

    10:00am
    Thurs., Oct. 1, 2020
    Providence General Baptist Church
    Johnsonville, IL

    Burial will be in Johnsonville Cemetery.

    The family request everyone to practice social distancing and wear a face mask.

  • Full Obituary

    ANDREW JACKSON MAYO, 95, of Fairfield, Illinois, formerly of Johnsonville, Illinois passed away at his home Sunday, September 27, 2020.

    Andrew was born February 13, 1925 in Cisne, Illinois: to Ross and Elma (Schell) Mayo. He married Shelia E. Pennington on February 14, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri. Shelia preceded him in death on March 28, 2014.

    Andrew worked as a Trunkline Gas operator and was also a farmer. He helped 40 plus years at the Union Grove Church Camp. He also enjoyed going on mission trips with the church. Andrew will be remembered for his kindness of helping other people and collecting bibles to give away to others. He and his wife Shelia were Youth Directors at Providence General Baptist Church for the Union Grove Association Youth for over 40 years. He was always eager to volunteer at the church. Andrew was a key maintenance employee at the Fairfield McDonald’s for many years. When Andrew took time for himself, he enjoyed gardening, fishing, and most of all spending time with his family. He was a member of the Providence General Baptist Church and the American Legion of Fairfield, Illinois. Andrew was a WWII veteran who served in the 82nd recon battalion of the 2nd armored division, Hell on Wheels. He landed on Omaha Beach D-day plus one, fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and served 18 months in France, Holland, Belgium, and Germany.

    Andrew is survived by two daughters, Diann Bennett of Xenia, Illinois and Lisa (Tom) Konopasek of Fairfield, Illinois; one sister Gertrude Willamson of Minerva, Ohio; nine grandchildren: Tracy, Bryan, Travis, and Shane Bennett; Tiffany Lyons; Hunter and Mark Konopasek; Kim Wergin; Michelle Pogodzinski; fifteen great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.

    Preceding him in death were his wife Shelia; one daughter Sandra Henson; two sons-in-law Donald Henson and Richard Bennett; two great grandchildren: Mandy and Drew Bennett; two sisters: Dorothy Roy and Ethel Hilliard; one brother Roy Mayo, and his parents.

    Funeral services for Andrew Mayo will be held 10AM on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Providence General Baptist Church. Burial will be in Johnsonville Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 30, 2020 from 4-7 PM at Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home.

    Memorials may be given to Union Grove Church Camp or the Honor Flight Memorials and may be dropped off at the funeral home at 305 Park Street Cisne, Illinois; or may be mailed to Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home at PO Box 418 Cisne, Illinois 62823.

    Fond memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.

    The family would like to please remind everyone to practice social distancing and wear a face mask.

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7 Condolences
 
  1. David Williams / September 28, 2020 at 11:19 am

    to Lisa and Tom Konopasek … Kathy and I send our condolences

  2. Stacy Blaine / September 28, 2020 at 1:57 pm

    Mr. Mayo was a wonderful neighbor and was always sharing from his beautiful garden. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.

  3. Wilma Colclasure / September 28, 2020 at 2:05 pm

    My love and prayers for comfort and peace are with the family during this difficult time of loss. although I know it must be a time of joy too knowing Andy is Home at last, safe in the arms of his beloved Lord and Savior and with Sheila, Sandra and the rest of his loved ones who were waiting for him.

  4. C. Wilson / September 29, 2020 at 10:09 am

    To the MAYO FAMILY in their time of grief, I’m truly sorry for your loss. May ‘God’ give you peace during this most difficult time. (Psalm 37:!1)

  5. Floy / September 29, 2020 at 12:08 pm

    My love and prayers for comfort are for the family at this time of your loss. I thought the world of Andrew and worked with him many years at Trunkline. One of the finest men I have ever known! A true servant and always willing to give to others. As a fellow veteran I loved him as a brother. He will certainly be missed by many. My sympathy certainly goes to his family, love and prayers!
    Floy

  6. Judy Williamson / September 29, 2020 at 6:37 pm

    Sorry for your loss. I have a lot of good memories when I stayed all night with Diann & Sandra when we in school years ago. We always watched 3 stooges on TV. Andy always got to laughing at them. My prayers & love go to the family Love Judy

  7. Lisa J Donoho / October 12, 2020 at 9:47 am

    Praying for comfort and peace during your loss. Sorry I just saw where he had passed away and told mom, Irene Donoho. She had not heard of his passing either. May you have comfort in knowing that he is rejoicing with your mother and our Almighty Father in heaven.

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