Robert James Mayfield

Robert James Mayfield, 70, of Troy, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023, surrounded by his family at his home in Troy, Missouri. He was born June 16, 1952, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was the son of the late James Winford Mayfield and Lois Lodine (Owens) Mayfield. Robert was raised by his dear grandmother, Allie (Sexton) Owens. Robert was united in marriage to Melissa Hacker on September 30, 1989, and to this union two sons were born. Bob's great love when he was young was playing drums. He became accomplished at a young age, and from age twelve through his early twenties he played in nightclubs with several bands. Bob commented that drumming kept him off the streets of Cincinnati and out of trouble. Bob served his country by enlisting in the United States Army in 1970, including 21/2 years in Panama. While stationed in Tacoma, Washington, he was invited to a holiness serviceman's rally. Bob was very affected by the Spirit he felt in their music at the rally, and he felt drawn to the Lord. Shortly after his honorable discharge from the Army in 1976, he decided to leave drumming behind and return to the church people in the Northwest with whom he had become acquainted. In Portland, Oregon, Bob worked for Miller Paint Company for 27 years. He also pursued law enforcement briefly and graduated from Clackamas County Sheriff's Academy in 1986. After moving to Missouri in 2005, Bob found employment at American Botanicals. He spent over 9 years there and made many still-lasting friendships. Bob never lost his desire for the Lord, and although the storms of life often unsettled his faith, he always yearned for a stable relationship with Christ. In Febuary 2020, while praying at home alone, he experienced a personal spiritual Witness from the Lord; an experience which at last satisfied and settled him in Christ. Bob attended the Whiteside Holiness Church, where he loved participating in services and the annual camp meeting. He enjoyed fishing, classical music and shooting guns, and he loved making friends. His greatest pleasure was spending time with his two sons. Bob was a joyful, gentle man, who never met a stranger and was always thinking of others. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Melissa Mayfield, of Troy, MO; two sons: David Mayfield and wife, Kellanie, of Peace Valley, MO, and Daniel Mayfield and wife, Joanna, of Elsberry, MO; four sisters: Sheila Mayfield, Sharon Chamblin, Shirley Lewis (Gary), Sheina Gilpin (Chuck); eight grandchildren: Landon, Blake, Joshua, Karleah, Chera, Zachary, Kiera, Ariella; many nieces, nephews, extended family and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter: Kendrali Mayfield; his parents; his grandparents: Green Berry Mayfield and Mossie (Lanham) Mayfield, and Estel and Allie Owens. Family and friends will be received from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at KEMPER-KEIM Family Funeral Chapel, located at 351 Monroe Street Troy, MO 63379. An additional visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2023. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2023 at Kemper-Keim Family Funeral Chapel in Troy, MO with Rev. Sammy Lorton officiating. Interment will be held at Old Alexandria Cemetery in Troy, MO. Expressions of sympathy may be made to The Family of Robert Mayfield or to the Whiteside Holiness Camp in care of Kemper-Keim Family Funeral Chapel P.O. Box 222 Troy, Mo, 63379. Arrangements are under the direction of Kemper-Keim Family Funeral Chapel; 351 Monroe Street Troy, MO 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kemperkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com Phone 636 528-8221

Robert James Mayfield

June 16, 1952 - May 3, 2023