Gene Lester Mayfield

Gene Lester Mayfield was born on December 20, 1946 to Raymond and Leone (Shrader) Mayfield in Omaha, Nebraska. He attended Garland High School graduating in 1965. Gene served in the United States Army from October 1966 to September 1968 during the Vietnam War. While serving his country he received three purple hearts. On March 29, 1969, Gene was united in marriage to Carol Fryc in Raymond, Nebraska. He worked at Goodyear in Lincoln for 33 years. In his free time, he enjoyed watching sports, playing poker, cards and other games. He especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren's activities. Gene passed away on September 1, 2024 at his home in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 77. He is survived by his wife, Carol Mayfield of Seward, Nebraska; children, Tammy (Justin) Salyer, Micki (Eric) Forbes, Tonya Parra and Derry Mayfield all of Seward, Nebraska; grandchildren, Jared Nunnenkamp, Daylon and Kayson Salyer, Zayden Forbes, Sydney, Lauryn, Zackary and Leyton Parra, Skylar, Michael, Zachary and Samantha Mayfield; siblings, Charlene Noden of California and Gary (Sonjia) Mayfield of Lincoln, Nebraska; sisters-in-law, Edith Mayfield of California and Pat Sitler of Garland, Nebraska; many nieces and nephews. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Leone Mayfield; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Fred and Marie Fryc; sister and brother-in-law, Valerie and Leonard Friesel; brother, Raymond Mayfield; brothers-in-law, John Noden, Herbert Sitler and David Fryc; sister-in-law, Karen Studebaker; nephews, Rayme and Bradley Mayfield.

MEMORIALS IN CARE OF MAYFIELD FAMILY.

Please join the family for food and fellowship at Seward V.F.W. Post #4755  (243 S. 9th, Seward) on Friday, September 6, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00p.m.  

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