Obituary: Michael A. Mayfield

Published 9:21 am Monday, June 30, 2014

Then Jesus said, “Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let Me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your soul. For My yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light. Mathew 11:28-30

Michael A. Mayfield found that rest June 27, 2014.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Diane; daughter Heather Zauner (He was Papa Bear to Robert) and  daughter,  Brandi Stokes (Josh).

He was “Pawpaw” to seven grandchildren: Joseph, Bethany, Isabella, John Isaac Zauner, Savannah, Timber , Michaela Stokes. He leaves behind many friends.

He retired from the Birmingham Fire Department. He was  past Southeast Director of The National Street Rod Association ( NSRA) and a graduate of Samford University.

In lieu of flowers, please give to the Wales Goebel Ministry/Save-a-life, 2908 Pumphouse Rd. Birmingham, AL 35243.

The family invites you to drive your Street Rod to the funeral.

A visitation will be  on Monday, June 30, 2014 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with the funeral service Tuesday, July 1, 2014 2:00 P.M. with  all services in the chapel of The New Gardendale Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.