DALE: Ernest Mayfield, 86, beloved Husband and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on January 30, 2019. A funeral service will held on Febuary 2, 2019 at 2pm in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Tuscola, officated by DeWayne Bush, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation was held on Friday Febuary 1st, at the funeral home in Tuscola.
He entered this world on April 10, 1932 in Anson, TX, born to Claude and Florence Mayfield. He attended south Taylor high school, Ranger Junior College, and Cisco Junior College. He married Dorothy Seabolt on September 3, 1949. He proudly served in our nation's military from 1952 to 1954. He was a big believer in hard work. He was active in real estate, oil, and farm and ranching.
His favorite past time was playing dominoes, fishing, and hunting.
He is survived by wife Dorothy Mayfield; son Douglas Mayfield; granddaughters Dixie Mayfield, and Desirae Utley; grandson Daniel Mayfield; sister Llavonia Hellums; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces nephews family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, sister Eva Lee Reece, and Brothers CD Mayfield, John Mayfield, and Joe Mayfield.
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