Wilson Mayberry

David Wilson Mayberry, of Winston-Salem died Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born August 3, 1936, in Forsyth County to Hattie Cooper and King David Mayberry. He graduated from Hanes High School and worked for Western Electric for a time. He retired as an insurance adjuster from Great American Insurance Company. He is survived by his loving wife Iris, of 47 years; one daughter, Ange Hanmer (Dale) of Harrisburg, PA and two grandsons, Luke and Samuel Hanmer of Steelton, PA; a son, Stephen Mayberry (Diane) of San Antonio, Texas and a granddaughter, Anna Mayberry of San Antonio, Texas; one brother, Jack Mayberry (Ardena/Duckie) of Winston-Salem; and a sister, Nancy Ellen Hanmer of New Oxford, PA; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Long, and Dr. Nancy K. Mayberry; several nieces and nephews; and his constant canine companion, Nikki. In addition to his parents, Wilson was preceded in death by two brothers, Hassell Gray and Dr. Robert Joseph Mayberry. Wilson was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Frank Hinson Bible Fellowship Class. He loved all sports and was an avid model railroad collector, a diver and a cyclist. He was a member of the order of Masons. He loved helping others and he was a joy to all who knew him. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 6 at 2 pm at Calvary Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Friday, March 5 at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. The family wishes to thank all of the friends who have been so supportive, the doctors and nurses on the ninth floor at Forsyth Medical Center, and the wonderful staff at Hospice. ""I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness."" 2 Timothy 4:7-8.

Memorials:
Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Cemetery:
Forsyth Memorial Park

Visitation:
06:00pm - 08:00pm on March 5, 2010 at Silas Creek Chapel

Service:
Service at 02:00pm on March 6, 2010 at Calvary Baptist Church