Mayo's love of woodwork inspired many. He loved the country and many times he would just stop and listen to nature and watch his beloved hummingbirds and other animals. He shared his love of nature with others. He had many stories to tell. He was at peace. His talents were many and he was more than willing to teach others. His love of music will be remembered. Having never taken a guitar or piano lesson in his life, he could play with the best of the best. He loved gospel music. He and his beloved Arvenia provided a paradise for the children and grandchildren to experience a life they might have not otherwise known.
Mayo is survived by his wife, Arvenia May Bernheim Blackmon, children, Mayo Irving ("Buddy") Blackmon, Jr. and special friend, Cindy, Gracie Ann Blackmon Hargraves, and son-in-law, David Hargraves, and Barbara Jean Mazza and son-in-law Billy Mazza. He is also survived by a step-daughter Sadye K. Bernheim, and son-in-law, Frank Liepelt. This family was blended but lived as a whole family unit due to the efforts of Mayo and Arvenia. In their eyes it was all about love.
"Paw-Paw" will be missed by his grandchildren, Stephanie Harris, Tommy Gentry and wife Sarah, Mayo Irving ("B.J.") Blackmon, III, Sadrian Merritt Alderson and husband Dave, Cale Alexander Merritt, and Summer Hargraves and special friend, James. He is also survived by great-grandchildren Alexis Stephenson, Madelynn Blackmon, Madeline, Olivia, Lindsay, Roman, and Ivan Gentry, and Liana Alderson. Pallbearers will be grandsons Tommy Gentry, B.J. Blackmon, Cale Merritt, & Dave Alderson, nephew Gene May and Frank Liepelt. Honorary pallbearers are Eugene May, Glenn Boudreaux, Leo May, Clinton May, Steven May, and Dave Hargraves. Special thanks to Mary, Jill, Nancy Bennett, Judy, Kendra, Marshall, Dr. Samir Roy, Dr. Ron Hammett, and the nursing and Hospice Staff of Glenwood Regional Medical Center. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
(source: Riser Funeral Home)
Mayo's love of woodwork inspired many. He loved the country and many times he would just stop and listen to nature and watch his beloved hummingbirds and other animals. He shared his love of nature with others. He had many stories to tell. He was at peace. His talents were many and he was more than willing to teach others. His love of music will be remembered. Having never taken a guitar or piano lesson in his life, he could play with the best of the best. He loved gospel music. He and his beloved Arvenia provided a paradise for the children and grandchildren to experience a life they might have not otherwise known.
Mayo is survived by his wife, Arvenia May Bernheim Blackmon, children, Mayo Irving ("Buddy") Blackmon, Jr. and special friend, Cindy, Gracie Ann Blackmon Hargraves, and son-in-law, David Hargraves, and Barbara Jean Mazza and son-in-law Billy Mazza. He is also survived by a step-daughter Sadye K. Bernheim, and son-in-law, Frank Liepelt. This family was blended but lived as a whole family unit due to the efforts of Mayo and Arvenia. In their eyes it was all about love.
"Paw-Paw" will be missed by his grandchildren, Stephanie Harris, Tommy Gentry and wife Sarah, Mayo Irving ("B.J.") Blackmon, III, Sadrian Merritt Alderson and husband Dave, Cale Alexander Merritt, and Summer Hargraves and special friend, James. He is also survived by great-grandchildren Alexis Stephenson, Madelynn Blackmon, Madeline, Olivia, Lindsay, Roman, and Ivan Gentry, and Liana Alderson. Pallbearers will be grandsons Tommy Gentry, B.J. Blackmon, Cale Merritt, & Dave Alderson, nephew Gene May and Frank Liepelt. Honorary pallbearers are Eugene May, Glenn Boudreaux, Leo May, Clinton May, Steven May, and Dave Hargraves. Special thanks to Mary, Jill, Nancy Bennett, Judy, Kendra, Marshall, Dr. Samir Roy, Dr. Ron Hammett, and the nursing and Hospice Staff of Glenwood Regional Medical Center. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
(source: Riser Funeral Home)
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