George Mayo

George William “Bill” Mayo, age 70, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at his home. Visitation will be held from 12:00-2:00 pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm at the funeral home. We will be observing mask and social distancing guidelines.

George William “Bill” Mayo was born June 24, 1950 in Jackson, MS to George Hardy Mayo and Helen Frances Patterson Mayo. He was a graduate of Brandon High School, Class of 1969. He went on to work in the automotive industry for many years before retiring. He was a wonderful partner to his kind and loving wife, Joann Oliver Mayo, and an amazing father and grandfather. Two of his greatest joys in life were his grandchildren, Logan and Savannah. He enjoyed watching Logan play baseball and football both, but he certainly never missed a baseball game. He treated Savannah like a princess, and she adored him. He was a great story teller and he frequently shared fishing, hunting, and sports stories of his own. He will be sorely missed by his loved ones.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, George Hardy Mayo and Helen Frances Patterson Mayo.

Bill is survived by his wife, Joanne Oliver Mayo; his son, William Craig Mayo (his spouse Nikki); grandson, Logan Mayo; granddaughter, Savannah Mayo; his sister, Diane Mayo and a host of friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to be made in William “Bill” Mayo’s honor to Children’s of Mississippi online at www.umc.edu/givenow; select Children’s Hospital and designate the gift to Children’s of Mississippi or mail checks to UMMC Development Accounting @ 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216 with “in honor of William “Bill”Mayo to Children’s of Mississippi” in the memo.