James Muriel Mayhew

James Muriel "Jimmy" Mayhew, 89, of 2503 Wileman Road, Lynch Station died Saturday, December 14, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Phyllis Burnette Mayhew for sixty-eight years. He was born July 2, 1935 in Lynch Station, a son of the late Russell Douglas Mayhew and Ersie Reynolds Mayhew. He was a member of Lynch Station Baptist Church and has served as a Deacon and many other committees during his life and was well known for his shoe and leather repair craftsmanship and being the owner of Alta Shoe Shop in Altavista from 1975 until 1997. Jimmy was a lifetime Boy Scout who held the Eagle Scout rank and was a leader for many years. He lived most of his life with a handicap hand, as Jimmy would say, "his nubs" that never held him back. Jimmy had a love for music and was known for his sense of humor and loved everyone unconditionally. He was a member of the original Lynch Station Baptist Men's Quartet since 1958. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Terry Brooks (Steward) and Sandy Myers both of Lynch Station; one brother, Steve Douglas Mayhew and his wife, Linda of Marion, SC; a niece, Crystal Mayhew Thomas and her husband, Kevin of Altavista; four grandchildren, Brian Collier and his wife, Holly, Matthew Collier and his wife, Wendy, Sydney Johnson and her husband, Kyler and Raegan Myers (Braxton); and twelve great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Katelyn, Kara, Brayden, Kaleb, Karlie, Madison, Bristol, McKinley, Brinlee, Ryker and Kimber. He was preceded in death by a special nephew, Russell Allen Mayhew and a son-in-law, Kenneth Brooks. A funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Lynch Station Baptist Church by the Rev. Scott Doran and Rev. David Calloway with interment to follow in Mount Hermon Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the church and other times at the residence. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider Lynch Station Baptist Church, P.O. Box 68, Lynch Station, VA 24571. Finch & Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Altavista is in charge of arrangements.

James Muriel Mayhew

July 2, 1935 - December 14, 2024