My thoughts and prayers are with you Sharon and the family. I was stationed with Jim in GITMO and in Rhode Island. He was always a great leader, but also loved to have fun. I know he will be missed. May God Bless you and the family in these times of sorrow.

What I wouldn't give to hear you sing "Lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz". You use to sing that when you would get ready for work like 20 times and it would drive us all crazy but I miss you driving me crazy!! It is hard to describe just how amazing you were. You were the most selfless, loving, funny, kind man I have ever known. You always put all of us before you. I was so lucky to have you for a dad and the kids had the world's best grandpa!! You will be deeply missed I will remember you everyday and I promise I will take care of mom and make you proud!! Until we meet again Daddy I hope you are dancing in the sky.....

You will forever be missed. I love you so much uncle and will always keep you in my heart.

“Hey, Senior Chief!” I’ll always remember Mayo by the way he always responded to me when I greeted him with those words. He would pause as if in a moment of deep reflection, then look up at me and smile. There was always something there in that moment. I always wondered what memory was brought front and center to be relived, if but for a brief moment. I imagined they would be good memories, full of pride and accomplishment. Of good people, good friends that he had made during his journey with the Navy. I also sensed a feeling of sadness in that moment’s hesitation. Not of regret perhaps, but maybe of longing for days gone by. There can be joy in sadness, as there is for those of us who are left behind who share a commonality in the memories we also made with Jim Mayo. Every time I greeted him, I saw the entirety of life represented in the way he responded to me and that is the way he will always live in my mind.

Jim you’ll truly be missed you were a great man an I’ll hold you close to my heart fly high Jim an watch over the love of your life Sharon an the family that made you so happy you’ll be missed by so many that loved and cared for you

Very sorry for your loss Sharon, James and Jessica keeping all of you in my prayers

Mr. Jim is truly an amazing person. Growing up with Jessica being my bestfriend I was graced with his wisdom, humor and giant heart. This family was there for me when noone was and Mr. Jim treated me and the other hooligan kids like he did his own kids watching out for us, teasing us and showing us how to be good people. One of my fondest memories was Jessica and me where sitting on the couch and Mr Jim came up and offered us venison jerky being just teen girl we were being very expressively grossed out. He teased us about it being bambi and tricked us in to trying it anyways. I still love venison jerky to this day and think of that day whenever I have it. I have a gazillion great memories like that from Mr. Jim from childhood. Thank you Mr. Jim I would not be who I am today without your influence on my life. We surely lost a angel in our lives you will be greatly missed. I know you be just as cool in heaven as you were here god gained a truly amazing man, father, friend and hero!

JIM, I THINK BACK OF ALL THE GREAT TIMES WE HAD DOWN IN GITMO BAY CUBA, SCUBA DIVING WITH DENNIS ALL THE LOBSTERS WE CAUGHT,THE PRANKS YOU BOTH PULLED ON ME ON THE BARREL BOAT, THE TIME DENNIS & I TOOK YOUR FURNITURE OUT OF YOUR HOUSE & PUT PRICE TAGS ON THEM AND WHEN YOU SHARON & KIDS CAME BACK DENNIS & I WERE SITTING ON YOUR LAWN WAITING FOR YOU. THE TIME YOU BUILT THE SHELL ON YOUR TRUCK ALWAYS HAD A PROJECT IN YOUR MIND. TIMES IN ROADE ISLAND REMEMBER THE TRIP DOWN THE RAPIDS IN UPSTATE NEW YORK AND ME WINDING UP UNDER THE RAFT WHEN I WAS TOSSED OUT. JUST A FEW REMINDERS JIMBO WE HAVE ALOT OF HISTORY SURE GOING TO MISS YOU. FARE WINDS & FOLLOWING SEAS WE HAVE THE WATCH. R.I.P. DANA & CATHY

Totally lost my father was my everything until we meet again love you!

Uncle Jim!! where do I beginning you are an amazing,strong,kind,loving, supportive, generous,kind soul.you have such a special place in my heart.you have touched so many people's lives in your 64 years. You are and always will be my special fun loving uncle.i will miss you dearly. May you watch over us and continue to protect the ones you love. You will never be forgotten.you will be thought of always. I love you Uncle till we meet again. Fly high my special angel give my dad and pepe and missy a kiss and much love from me.RIP!!!

Jim I will always remember you as a kind hearted man. You were funny and always loved to laugh. I will always remember the love you had for your family a true family man.I haven't seen you in alot of years but I have and will never forget yours or Sharon's kindness. You will be missed by many thankyou for the memories. Rest easy Jim. Always Donna...

Mr. Jim was a wonderful male role model for my children when they didn't have one and we just love his family. He will be remembered & missed by us!! Much love always Sharon!

Jim, my brother in law, has been in my life for over 45 years. He was more like a brother to me. The kindest, giving and humble man I have ever met....always had a smile that would light up a room. As a young girl, I remember playing on the beach, crabbing and being buried in the sand and not being able to get up (you just know he was historically laughing at me)!!! He had such a funny personality. He left this world too early, but I just know God must have had a job up there in Heaven for him! He will always remain in our hearts. Love you Jim

Jim and Sharon Mayo have been intertwined with the Priest family since 1988. Jim was alway there to help after Frank passed. He built my deck, installed a couple doors, and my microwave! He always had a kind word, a corny joke, and a sweet thought for everyone. He instilled the need for service to his entire community, he will be sorely missed. Jim, we will watch out for your family down here as I’m sure you will be watching out for them up with the Holy Father. Rest In Peace. Fair Winds and Following seas, Senior Chief, we have the watch.

Uncle, you were the most caring and strong man I have ever know. I love you and you will truly be missed