Edward Dexter Mayfield

1939 ∼ 2012

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Edward Dexter Mayfield September 6, 1939 - September 4, 2012

Dexter Mayfield, 72, passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, Texas. Dexter was born in Port Arthur on September 6, 1939 to Andrew and Lula Pearl Oliver Mayfield. He lived in Port Arthur for 60 years and in Grand Falls, Texas for 12 years. Dexter graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, class of 1957. He was employed at Texaco refinery for 39 years as an Instrument Technician. Dexter proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserve. Dexter is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Lula Pearl Mayfield; brother, Buddy Mayfield and a sister, Erlene Dorris. Dexter is survived by his wife, Mary Lea Mayfield of Port Arthur; sons, Brad Mayfield and wife Monica of Port Neches, Texas, Darren Mayfield of Rosharon, Texas; daughter, Tamara Mayfield McWilliams and husband David of Ozona, Texas; brothers, Wayne Mayfield of Vinton, LA., David Mayfield of Groves, Texas; sisters, Patsy O'Neal and husband George of Leesville, LA., Lula Carroll and husband Dr. Ray of Corsicana, Texas; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. A wake service will be held at 6:00 P.M. Funeral Service will be Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. in the Clayton Memorial Chapel of Clayton Thompson with Msgr. Bennie Patillo officiating. Internment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

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Michele Schiesler September 6, 2012

I WAS ONE OF THE NURSES TAKING CARE OF MR MAYFIELD AT HARBOR HOSPICE. PRAYERS FOR ALL OF YOU....

Jimmie Nixdorf September 5, 2012

I'm very sorry to hear the news of Mr. Mayfield's passing. He was a great person, and my thoughts and prayers are with his family. RIP Mr. Mayfield and God Bless You!

Don Terrell September 5, 2012

I was Dexter's apprentice in the early days at Texaco. He taught me alot about instruments. Then the time rolled by and I worked with him when we were 1st class together. He still had it. When you worked overtime together there was no fear Dexter would pull his load---What a man!!

Ted And Christina Lea September 4, 2012

Aunt Mary, Brad, Tammie, and Daren I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you..Love Ted and Christina I'm Free Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God has laid you see. I took His hand when I heard him call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way I found that peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Oh yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and peace to thee God wanted me now; He set me free.