William J. Mayhew Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on September 29, 2026 in Milford, Delaware

William J. Mayhew Sr.

July 1, 1942 - September 29, 2026 (84 years old)

Milford, Delaware

William J. Mayhew Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on September 29, 2026 in Milford, Delaware

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William J. Mayhew Sr.

July 1, 1942 - September 29, 2026 (84 years old)

Milford, Delaware

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William J. Mayhew Sr. Obituary

The passing of William J. Mayhew Sr. of Milford, Delaware occurred on September 29, 2026. William, born on July 1, 1942, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harry Ennis Mayhew Sr. and Frances L. Abbott Mayhew; his brother Harry E. "Skip" Mayhew Jr.; Ethel. He is survived by: his wife Norma Hopkins Mayhew of Milford; his sons, William J. Mayhew Jr. (Debby) of Waleska and Kent Allen Mayhew (Cindy) of Galloway; his sister Susan Cooper (Dicky) of Milford; and his grandchildren, Drake, Andrew, Joy and Savannah.

Viewing will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Milford (6062 Old Shawnee Rd, Milford, DE 19963). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Milford Starts (6062 Old Shawnee Rd, Milford, DE 19963). A burial will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the Hollywood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to The Gideons International (P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214 or online at gideons.org/donate), Delaware Hospice (100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963 or online at delawarehospice.org/donate), or to the First Baptist Church of Milford.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Short Funeral Services, Inc.



Fri

Oct 09

Viewing

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

First Baptist Church of Milford
6062 Old Shawnee Rd, Milford, DE 19963

Fri

Oct 09

Funeral service

1:00 PM

First Baptist Church of Milford Starts
6062 Old Shawnee Rd, Milford, DE 19963

Fri

Oct 09

Burial

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Hollywood Cemetery

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