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James Mayo Obituary
Mayo, Bishop James H. the 100th Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, passed away october 6, 2009. He was the proud father of Rita, James, and Loiuse, brother of Harry and Juanita, four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Viewing Sunday October 11, 2009 at Unity Funeral Parlors 4114 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. Visitation Monday 11:00 am - Funeral 12noon at Coppin AME Church 5627 S. Michigan Ave Chicago. 
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for James Mayo
Rev.Clement Blache
July 12, 2025
Served under Bishop Mayo in the 16th Episcopal District and was transferred to the 2nd Episcopal District in 1989. Great friend and Episcopal leader.
Terry Parker
March 17, 2021
Jimmy , nini I have been trying to find you!
Edward Brown and Niece Linda Watkins
October 21, 2009
To the Mayo Family,
Please accept our most heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father.....our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God be with you to give your hearts peace and comfort. We send you our love and prayers.
Claudia Jenkins-Anderson
October 17, 2009
Shall my brother rest in peace. The Lord gave you the intelligence and mindset to guide many and I am sure you are reaping your rewards.
As a former member of St John AME, River Rouge,Mi, I send my condolences to the family.
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Linda John
October 12, 2009
To The Mayo Family,
I'd like to express my deepest sympathy.The passing of Bishop Mayo will leave a void that cannot be filled. Rev Mayo performed my wedding ceremony at Coppin A.M.E,Chicago, Il.in 1978 and I later had the opportunity to talk with him in Peoria, Illinois. He will most certainly be missed. May God bless you and keep you during this difficult time.
Linda John, Peoria,Illinois
Rev. David M. Pope, Brotherly Love M.B. Church
October 12, 2009
To the entire Mayo Family and Friends of Bishop Mayo:
You have our condolences concerning the passing of Bishop Mayo. Please know that the entire Brotherly Love M.B. Church is praying for you all.
Alberta M.Boles- Taylor
October 12, 2009
To the Mayo Family:
I wish to extend my heartfelt sympathy to you today. Know that I am praying for you that you will be comforted by your many friends and family during this time of your great loss.
Vivian Lyles
October 12, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bishop Rory Marshall
October 11, 2009
Bishop Rory R Marshall wishes to extend his reguard for this great man for his tireless faith in God for the betterment of all God's people. Family you have my prayers and know that God will see you through.
Johnny Carrigan
October 11, 2009
I am a friend of the Mayo family. I met the Bishop on a couple of occasions. Indeed he went out of his way to pray for me and my tribulations. His commanding presence and his love of life enabled me to find strength and belief to get through my troubled times. He will be missed yet find solace he is with our Lord.He is an icon that will never be forgotten.
Pat Henderson
October 11, 2009
To the Mayo Family,
When I got the news this morning that your father had passed, I thought about the times when I worked for him at Coppin AME Church over 25 years ago and the times that I spent with your mother. My prayers are with you all.
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