Obituary for Robert Keith Mayfield
Lowell-Tims Funeral Home
1100 E. Tamarack Road
Altus, Oklahoma 73521
(580) 482-1233
On Saturday October 13th, 2018, Robert Keith “Bob†Mayfield was called home to our Lord and Savior after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 79. Bob was born August 20, 1939 in Coffeeville, KS to Gordon “Keith†and Christine Evelyn Eskridge Mayfield. A memorial service with military honors to celebrate his life is scheduled for Saturday, October 27, at 2:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel in Altus, OK.
Bob spent a large portion of his childhood with his grandparents Robert Cullen and Myrtle Mayfield in Glencoe, OK due to the heavy travels of his parents. He graduated from Medford High School in Medford, OK in 1957. Following high school, he joined the United States Navy, serving at Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico as an Aviation’s Engine Mechanic. After the Navy, Bob enrolled at OSU Tech, Okmulgee, OK, pursuing a career in commercial printing, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. While attending OSU Tech, he met the love of his life, Verna Gaye Frye on a blind date and after a very short courtship, married on June 17, 1961 in Verna’s home town of Weleetka, OK. Immediately after, Bob and Verna moved to Altus, OK where he was offered a pressman position at Lackey Printing Company, that later became Altus Printing Company, which he and Verna purchased in 1972, retiring in 2005.
To this union, three children were born. Nikki, Ronda and Robert “Robbyâ€.
Bob was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Through the years he was an active member in the Altus Jay Cee’s, Altus Kiwanis Club, Altus Lions Club, served on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Navajo School Board where his 3 children attended.
Bob was a spiritual man and involved in many church activities. Along with his wife Verna he was a charter member of the Highland Heights United Methodist Church, serving on various committees.
Bob enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in their sports and school activities and was an avid motorcycle enthusiast. As a member of the Altus Road Riders and Retreads Motorcycle Clubs, Bob actively enjoyed traveling with his wife, Verna across the US on their Goldwing motorcycle, traveling to all but 3 states and Canada. Later, motorcycles turned to RV’ing spending lots of time in Colorado and New Mexico. Bob also enjoyed building and flying RC model airplanes.
He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all that knew him.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents Gordon “Keith†and Christine Evelyn Mayfield, his grandparents Robert Cullen and Myrtle Bell Hayes-Mayfield and a brother Donald Nicholas Mayfield.
He is survived by his wife Verna of the home. Daughter Nikki Travis and husband Joe of Stratford, OK. Daughter Ronda Litsch and husband Matt of Altus. Son Robert “Robby†and wife Patricia of Norman, OK. Grandchildren, Matthew Southall, Sommer Prothro and husband Michael, Ashlei Southall and fiance’, John Newell, SSgt Eugene Robert Travis and wife Bonita, Zachary Travis and wife Pamela, Capt. Leanna Maschino and husband John, Jordan Herd, Sydney Bunn and Bailey Mayfield. Great grandchildren, Jacob Barnes, Hannah Barnes, Jace Young, Gabriel Prothro, Luke Prothro, Lilah Ruskin, Ryan Holman, Brooklyn Holman, Andersyn Holman and Gavin Robert Travis. A brother Michael Hayes Mayfield, Rock Hill, South Carolina and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell - Tims Funeral Home and Crematory.
To sign the online guest book and share memories with the family please visit www.Lowell-Tims.com
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1100 E. Tamarack Road
Altus, Oklahoma 73521
(580) 482-1233
On Saturday October 13th, 2018, Robert Keith “Bob†Mayfield was called home to our Lord and Savior after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 79. Bob was born August 20, 1939 in Coffeeville, KS to Gordon “Keith†and Christine Evelyn Eskridge Mayfield. A memorial service with military honors to celebrate his life is scheduled for Saturday, October 27, at 2:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel in Altus, OK.
Bob spent a large portion of his childhood with his grandparents Robert Cullen and Myrtle Mayfield in Glencoe, OK due to the heavy travels of his parents. He graduated from Medford High School in Medford, OK in 1957. Following high school, he joined the United States Navy, serving at Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico as an Aviation’s Engine Mechanic. After the Navy, Bob enrolled at OSU Tech, Okmulgee, OK, pursuing a career in commercial printing, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. While attending OSU Tech, he met the love of his life, Verna Gaye Frye on a blind date and after a very short courtship, married on June 17, 1961 in Verna’s home town of Weleetka, OK. Immediately after, Bob and Verna moved to Altus, OK where he was offered a pressman position at Lackey Printing Company, that later became Altus Printing Company, which he and Verna purchased in 1972, retiring in 2005.
To this union, three children were born. Nikki, Ronda and Robert “Robbyâ€.
Bob was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Through the years he was an active member in the Altus Jay Cee’s, Altus Kiwanis Club, Altus Lions Club, served on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Navajo School Board where his 3 children attended.
Bob was a spiritual man and involved in many church activities. Along with his wife Verna he was a charter member of the Highland Heights United Methodist Church, serving on various committees.
Bob enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in their sports and school activities and was an avid motorcycle enthusiast. As a member of the Altus Road Riders and Retreads Motorcycle Clubs, Bob actively enjoyed traveling with his wife, Verna across the US on their Goldwing motorcycle, traveling to all but 3 states and Canada. Later, motorcycles turned to RV’ing spending lots of time in Colorado and New Mexico. Bob also enjoyed building and flying RC model airplanes.
He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all that knew him.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents Gordon “Keith†and Christine Evelyn Mayfield, his grandparents Robert Cullen and Myrtle Bell Hayes-Mayfield and a brother Donald Nicholas Mayfield.
He is survived by his wife Verna of the home. Daughter Nikki Travis and husband Joe of Stratford, OK. Daughter Ronda Litsch and husband Matt of Altus. Son Robert “Robby†and wife Patricia of Norman, OK. Grandchildren, Matthew Southall, Sommer Prothro and husband Michael, Ashlei Southall and fiance’, John Newell, SSgt Eugene Robert Travis and wife Bonita, Zachary Travis and wife Pamela, Capt. Leanna Maschino and husband John, Jordan Herd, Sydney Bunn and Bailey Mayfield. Great grandchildren, Jacob Barnes, Hannah Barnes, Jace Young, Gabriel Prothro, Luke Prothro, Lilah Ruskin, Ryan Holman, Brooklyn Holman, Andersyn Holman and Gavin Robert Travis. A brother Michael Hayes Mayfield, Rock Hill, South Carolina and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell - Tims Funeral Home and Crematory.
To sign the online guest book and share memories with the family please visit www.Lowell-Tims.com
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Lowell-Tims Chapel
1100 East Tamarack Road
Altus, OK 73521
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