Jack Augusta Mayes Jr.

Jack Augusta Mayes, Jr., 69, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away suddenly at his residence and went to be with his Lord on May 20, 2019. Born November 15, 1949 in Petersburg, VA, Jack was the son of the late Jack A. Mayes, Sr. and Lois Rinker Mayes. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Betty Haddon Mayes; a brother, Steven E. Mayes; special sisters-in-law, Penny Edwards (Jim), Brenda Reese (Ray), and Sue Henshaw (Donnie), and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Jack attended Midway School, graduated from Dinwiddie High School and went on to attend Richard Bland College before entering the military. He proudly served with the U.S. Marines in Vietnam. He was a carpenter by trade and retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Jack was a faithful follower of Christ and a true servant of the Lord. He will be remembered as a devoted friend, a good neighbor, and an asset to his community. A funeral service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Lee Woodcock officiating. Interment will follow at Southlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oakland Baptist Church (Handicap Ramp Fund), 12601 Prince George Drive, Disputanta, VA 23842. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .