George Rogers Mayton

George Rogers Mayton was born in Aimwell, Alabama on September 13,1918. He passed away on September 3, 2021 just 10 days short of his 103rd birthday. George was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister, his first wife of over 60 years Una Mayton and his second wife of 15 years Bobbie Hale Mayton. He is survived by his daughter Carol Jackson, grandsons Larry Fickel (Jennifer), Randy Fickel (Christine), great grandsons Christopher (Erica), Jacob and two great great granddaughters. He is also survived by Bobbie’s children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

George spent his early years in rural Alabama and graduated from Sweetwater High School in 1937. While in the Sweetwater area he met and married the love of his life, Una McManus on June 12, 1941.

George worked at Little Drug Company in nearby Linden, Alabama until he was called to serve his country and entered the Army on November 18, 1942. He left the military three years later as a Sargent, in November 1945, at the conclusion of World War II. During his tenure in the Army, he served in Alaska in the position of Chief Clerk.

After the war George returned to Linden where he and Una lived until 1952 when they moved to Austin, Texas. Shortly after their arrival in Austin they joined other family members as partner’s in Mayton’s Food Market, later known as Mayton’s Minimax. That partnership ultimately resulted in Lamar Village Shopping Center, located at 3800 North Lamar Blvd.

After closing the grocery store in December 1972, George worked as a purchaser at the Austin State School, until his retirement in December 1982. Much of his almost 40 years of retirement was spent on the golf course with has dedicated group of golf friends.

Throughout his life George was very active in his church. He served for many years as a Deacon at Hyde Park Baptist Church where he was a member for over 54 years. In 2007 he was one of the Charter Members who founded Austin Baptist Church where he also served as a Deacon and in 2013 was named Deacon Emeritus.

The family deeply appreciates the kindness and support shown by all the staff and physicians at CC Young Senior Living in Dallas, Texas and the care and support provided by the nurse and chaplain at CC Young Hospice as well as the two private duty nurses who cared for him during his final days.

Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Capital Memorial Park - Mausoleum Chapel, 14501 North IH-35 Service Road, Pflugerville, TX 78660. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. — preceding the Celebration of Life Service burial to follow.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations may be made to: CC Young Hospice, 4847 West Lawther Drive, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75214, Attn: Mindy Hail or Austin Baptist Church, 7016 Ribelin Ranch Dr, Austin, Texas 78750 or a charity of your choice.