Gary was born on October 24,1937 in Elizabethtown, Illinois to Geneva Watson Mayfield and James Mayfield. Gary graduated from Urbana High School in 1956. He served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962 in Bremerhaven and Munich, Germany specializing in helicopters, assigned to the Executive Flight Detachment. In 1962 he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal from the US Army. Gary graduated from California State Polytechnic University in 1968 and worked for most of his career in the oil and gas industry for Orbit Valve Company.
Gary enjoyed traveling, sailing, listening to jazz music, riding motorcycles, and flying planes. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by sister Jane Diaz. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years Anne Bach Mayfield, whom he married on August 8,1964. Gary is also survived by daughter Shannon Mayfield, son Grant Mayfield and his wife Jennifer, granddaughter Mary Stephens, and sister Betty Haney.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in honor of Gary Mayfield to the charity of your choice.
Family and Friends may leave online condolences at www.ApexFuneral.net
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