Anthony Gerald Mayhew, Jr

Jerry Mayhew- Born Anthony Gerald Mayhew, Jr., on August 15, 1950 to the late Anthony Gerald Mayhew, Sr. and the late Jean Weingarden Mayhew, in Washington D.C., has gone to be with his Lord and Savior after a hard-fought long-term illness on Monday November 2, 2026.

Jerry is survived by his caretaker and spouse of over 30 years, Kay, and his four sons, Brian (Emily), Thomas (Lauren), William, and Kenneth. He was a grandfather to Kenan (Abby), Jacob, Samuel, Trevor, Gracieanne, NolaBelle, Caleb, KJ, Olivia, and Henry. He was also blessed with one great-grandchild, Malakai.

Jerry came from a large family with 5 sisters and 3 brothers. Maureen, Mary Ellen (late Robert Miller), Gail (Doug Johnson), the late Patrick (Pam), Theresa (John d’Epagnier), Michael (Chrissy), Elizabeth, and Christopher (Moira). There were also many nieces and nephews whom he loved very much.

Jerry grew up outside Washington D.C. in Adelphi, Maryland. He graduated from Archbishop Carroll High School, class of ’68. He would go on to attend the University of Maryland, class of ’74, and earn a Bachelor of Science degree.

Jerry spent the last 35 years living in the panhandle of West Virginia and working for himself. In the early 1980s, he started his own consulting firm in Hagerstown, MD. He wanted to help other business owners maximize all aspects of their business. In the mid-90’s, he started with UGA and more recently for US Health Advisors. His goal was to help individuals make sure that their families and livelihoods were protected in the event of the unthinkable. He lived a full life, in his younger years was a member of the Civil Air Patrol which led him to become a pilot for single engine planes, he even went skydiving in his late 30s. Jerry finally retired in 2018 and looked forward to taking some time to travel.

Jerry adored his family. He loved and respected his parents, his brothers and sisters along with all of their children, and there were many. He had many friends in this life whom he cared for and who admired him for his quick wit and business savvy.

A funeral mass will be held for Jerry at 11:00AM on Saturday November 7th, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Martinsburg, WV. All who knew Jerry are welcome to come offer their condolences and to celebrate the life of this courageous man.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jerry’s name to the Lewy Body Dementia Association at lbda.org.