Jesse "Jack" Clarence Mayhew

Jesse Clarence Mayhew, 99, of Grand Island, NE, previously of Plainville, Kansas, died with family by his side December 11, 2018 at Lakeview Nursing Home in Grand Island. Jesse “Jack” Clarence Mayhew was born April 22, 1919 near Plainville, Kansas to Ira Henry Mayhew and Sadie Catherine (Sollenberger) Mayhew. Jack attended West Plainville Grade School and graduated from Plainville High School in 1937. Jack married Betty Eaton on June 6, 1941 in Palco, Kansas. Jack was a farmer, trustee, Sunday school teacher, Sunday school superintendent, church treasurer for many years at Canaan Chapel in Palco, and a member of the American Legion V.F.W. Jack enlisted in the Army on October 26, 1944. He spent his military service in the Philippines “Pacific Theatre.” He was stricken with malaria and was sent to Bushnell General Hospital, Brigham City, Utah. On September 1, 1945 he received honorable discharge. Jack loved animals and loved sports. He played many sports in high school, but he excelled in baseball. He loved kidding around and telling jokes. Jack didn’t sing much, but from time to time he would start singing a made-up song. He also enjoyed watching both of his children and grandchildren in their school activities. Those left to cherish his memory include his son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Martha Mayhew of Grand Island, NE; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Mike Russell of Cleveland, Texas; grandchildren, Zachary and Kelli Mayhew and Nathan Mayhew of Nebraska, Mandy Sumpter, Micheal Biddy, Jennifer Pritchard and Jamie and Sean Byrd of Texas; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild of Texas; and sister, Frances Veatch of Plainville, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Elizabeth “Betty” Mayhew; sisters, Lenora Gibson, Verda Pendergrass, and Agnes Tucker; and brothers, Paul Mayhew and Howard Mayhew. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, December 17, 2018 at Plainville Nazarene Church with burial following in Green Mound Cemetery, rural Palco. Visitation will be Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Plainville Nazarene Church and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, Kansas 67663.