Keith Mayhew

Keith Mayhew, 43, of Lynchburg went home to be with the Lord on Sunday June 7th, 2015. Keith was born in Farmville VA in 1971, grew up in Phenix/Appomattox, VA and graduated From Appomattox High School as an Avid Baseball player. He then went to Ferrum College playing ball and drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 1995. Both Jerseys were retired in Appomattox High and Jersey #12 retired in Ferrum! Keith was inducted into the Ferrum College Alumni Sports Hall of Fame in 2008. He has several unbroken records in Ferrum and to name a few, Ferrum’s only three time All-American, 1st team All-American in 1995, 2nd Team All-American in 1994, 3rd Team All-American in 1993, Closed Career with a 34-5 Pitching record, with five saves. At the close of his career, set the NCAA Division III Career strikeout record with 350 and single season strikeout record at 149 in 1995, USA South All-Tournament Team in 1995, 1st team All-State in 1994 and honorable mention All-State 1993. He was also named 1st team All-State and Player of the Year in 1995 as named by the Virginia Sports Information Directors Association. Keith Mayhew Holds Ferrum’s records for season and career wins, season & career strikeouts, season & career innings pitched, and season & career starts, Keith is also #2 on Ferrum’s career lowest ERA list. Eventually he was drafted in the 31st round of the 1995 Major League Baseball amateur draft by the Atlanta Braves!

He was an avid Hunter and loved to Fish. Even more he enjoyed Golfing with his friends. Mayhew even helped out on some minor league baseball teams for Kids, He had a big heart and wanted everybody to play baseball. When it came to sports he loved it all! Keith was close to his family and friends and wanted everyone to succeed in life, He would always lend a helping hand to anyone!

He currently enjoyed his career at Frito Lay, serving approximately 17 years of service. He was really looking forward to going to work every day! Keith loved to work but loved to play, just as hard.

Keith was the son of the Late Eugene “Bootsy” Mayhew, and survived by his Mother Jean Guthrie. In addition to his Father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Garland “Bud” Francis and Louise Coates Francis of Spout Springs, Virginia. Keith is survived by his only Son Corey Len Tinder of Charlottesville, three brothers Mike Mayhew & wife Tammy from Rustburg, and Matt Mayhew of Richmond and Aaron Mayhew from Appomattox. Keith has one sister Candice Burnette from Rustburg.

Nieces and nephews, Michael Mayhew, Jordon Bartley, Jessica Dunn, Ashley Mayhew, Hailey Hall, and Katelynn Mayhew.

Great nieces and nephews, Camron Mayhew, Mckinley Dunn, Mckayla Dunn, Madison Boaze, Paige Burnette,

Very close aunts and uncles - Faye & Joey Jennings, Edith Trent, and Gene & Lois Epperson

Cousins, Chris Barksdale, Randy Trent, Rhonda Trent, Greg Epperson, Larry Epperson, Mark Epperson and Nicole Jennings.

Close Friends ( Brothers from other Mothers) Ken McCullough, David Mason, Geoffrey Bourne, Ed Eades, and Charlie Watts

Keith was passionate about baseball and an advocate of higher education. In Lieu of flowers, please consider making a Memorial Contribution to Ferrum College, Keith Mayhew Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1000 Ferrum, VA 24088 or online at www.ferrum.edu

Please join us as we celebrate the life of Keith Mayhew !

A funeral service will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 12, 2015, at Childrey Baptist Church, 1224 Childrey Church Road, Nathalie, VA 24577, with the Rev. Carlton Dunn, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Childrey Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Thursday, June 11, 2015, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.

One hour after burial Family will accept friends and family at the Fellowship Hall at the Church (please join us and let’s talk about the MAYHEW DANCE)