John (Jack) Francis Mayer

John (Jack) Francis Mayer, of Conway, SC, passed away surrounded by his family at Conway Medical Center on January 14, 2023. He was 73. Jack was born on January 26, 1949, in Cleveland Heights, Ohio to John and Ellanor. He was the oldest of seven children. Jack was a decorated Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War from 1969 – 1971. Jack began a very successful career with The Kiewit Companies in 1984. During his 27-year tenure with Kiewit he worked in Philadelphia, PA, Washington, DC, Pittsburg, PA, Petersburg, WV, Cleveland OH, Baltimore, MD, Chesapeake Bay, MD, Grand Rapids, MI, Boston, MA, Alexandria, VA, Groton, CT, New York, NY, Chicago, IL and Brooklyn, NY. He was an influential individual who had faith in the young people he would mentor. He was admired, respected, and well-loved by those he worked closely with. Jack retired in 2011 and moved to Conway, SC, with his wife Jamie, where he enjoyed golfing, boating, and fishing. He was a huge sports fan of all things OHIO, although he was not always happy with their performances. Jack was a man of few words, but when he spoke, he had purpose. He was happiest when his kids and grandchildren were visiting and doing what he loved best, being a Pappy. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Jamie (Pryde); his daughters, Dawn Mayer (Nantucket, MA) and Jacqulyn (Andrew Riffle) Mayer (Westminster, MD); his son, Jacob (Phoukhao) Mayer (Sussex, NJ); his grandchildren Brielle, and triplets, Berkeley, Kenzie and Quinn; his brother Jim (Carrie) Mayer (Painesville, OH); his sisters, Barbara (Mike Iacono) Scull (Clarksville, OH) and Kathleen (Neil) Weisenbach (Shelbyville, IN); his sister-in-law, Patty Mayer (Conway, SC); his brother-in-law Dan Danecker (Hernando, FL); many nieces, nephews, cousins and his 4 legged best friend, Roxie. He is preceded in death by his parents John Mayer and Ellanor Orton; his brothers Bill Mayer, Timmy Mayer, and Tommy Mayer; his sister-in-law, Judy Danecker; and his nephew Sean Gilson. The family will receive friends at the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, OH 44060, on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 3-5pm with a service to conclude the gathering at 5pm. A Celebration of Life, immediately following the service, will be held at the George E. Hayward VFW Post 9295 at 8682 Mentor, Avenue, Mentor, OH 44060. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Wounded Warriors Project – www.woundedwarriorproject.org or the George E. Hayward VFW Post 9295 – www.vfw9295.org. Please offer condolences at www.brunners.com.

John (Jack) Francis Mayer

January 26, 1949 - January 14, 2023