Norman Mayo

August 18, 1933 - August 23, 2021

On Monday, August 23st God came to escort Norman Allen Mayo (88) to his heavenly home after a long illness exacerbated by Bladder Cancer. He entered this life on August 18, 1933, in Ansonia, Connecticut born to the late Boyd Anderson and Charlotte Johnson. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Molly & Fred Mayo; brother Richard Mayo sister-in-law Constance Williams and Step-son Derreck (Monique) Williams. Life long friend & ex-spouse, Jacquelyn Mayo. To cherish his memories, Norman is survived by his brothers Frederick Mayo (late Eunice) of New Haven, Connecticut, and Leonard (late Melnor) Mayo of Denver Colorado and. Four sons: Steven (Yulanda) of Oxnard, California; Michael (Shanon) of Charlotte, North Carolina; Sean of New Haven, Connecticut, and Jermaine of Hartford, Connecticut, and daughter, Markita (Dwayne) Sutherland of Newnan Georgia. Brothers-in-laws Charles (Sandra) Williams, Simon (Ana), John, Jr., and Joseph (Cheryl) of New Haven, Connecticut; John H (Charlene) of Richmond, Virginia; Michael (Jamone) Williams of Owens Cross Road Alabama; Sister-in-laws: Carolyn (Johnny) Cumbee of Salters, South California; Alice Harrell of Los Angeles, California; Cathy (James) Benjamin of Hamden, Connecticut; Vera (Brent) Stevenson and Francena Williams of New Haven, Connecticut. Poppa/Grandpa was loved by and will continue to live on in the memories of his seventeen grandchildren, five great grandchildren, multitude of nieces, nephews and God children. Norman held and retired from several prestigious positions throughout his career such as becoming the First Black Lieutenant, Fire Department Sikorsky Aircraft; Police Officer at Yale New Haven Hospital; First Class Officer in United States Air Force, to name a few. Prior to his relocation to Georgia, he attended Immanuel Baptist Church actively involved with the Men’s Club, Security Department and Soup Kitchen. He volunteered from an early in several community organizations. He was proud to be an avid bowler achieving 3 highest games scores ranging from two perfect scores of 300 and three others ranging from 290-298. Norman loved the Lord with all of his heart and spent time every day reading and studying the bible. He loved poetry and published three poetry books.