Mr. Harold Mayfield

Harold Mayfield, Sr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife and children, in Alpharetta, Georgia on July 3, 2019 at the age of 71. Harold is survived by his wife, Rhoda; his six children: Harold, Jr., Nichelle, Khari, Kaloma, Noni, and Kobi; Daughters-in-Law: Amanda, Jenifer, Trisha, Sarah and Stephanie, ten grandchildren: Jacinda, Helena, Kali, Kaloma, Jr., Khari, Jr., Kendall, Kai, Kyla, Khloe and Kody, Sisters-in-Law: Geneva Mayfield, Scharlene Bivens and Diane Bivens, his sister Pam Young and many other relatives. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lucille Mayfield, of Brooklyn, NY and his brother, Louis Mayfield, a transplant of Charlotte, NC. Harold was born on August 14, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York to Lucille Mayfield. He attended the State University of New York at Ulster and received his Associate of Arts Degree in Applied Science. He married, Rhoda Mayfield, his life partner in 1972. Over twelve years, the couple welcomed six children into their home and Harold set about on teaching them how to be honorable, respectful and strong-minded individuals. His children remember him as a kind, gentle, patient, driven, and funny as can be father who encouraged them to pursue their goals. Harold was an avid drum corps enthusiast, having marched with the Privateers, St. Rocco’s, and the NY Skyliners. Harold played multiple instruments including the bass baritone and the contrabass and loved attending drum corps shows with his family and friends every summer. He was a generous and witty individual who loved traveling, playing golf, attending concerts and reminiscing with his friends. Harold coached his children’s soccer teams and cherished the memories that they created together. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who was passionate about spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Harold enjoyed a very successful career in pharmaceutical sales and management for over 30 years beginning with Bayer AG and other major companies. He was offered an opportunity to relocate his family to Atlanta, GA in 1993 and he accepted the challenge to manage the east coast as the regional sales manager for ZLB. Harold retired in 2015 after enjoying a successful career. The viewing and funeral is scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m. on July 9, 2019 at Northside Chapel, 12050 Crabapple Rd, Roswell, GA 30075; the interment will be held, shortly after, at Greenlawn Cemetery, 950 Mansell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076 with a repast to follow at the Providence Lake Clubhouse, 13265 Providence Lake Dr., Milton, GA 30004. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Harold's life. The family would also like to thank Longleaf Hospice’s Lisa Diaz, Les and Gifty, for their continued care and dedication to Harold, a man who meant the world to his family. Flowers will be appreciated or donations in Harold's name can be made to http://amyloidosis.org/.

Mr. Harold Mayfield

August 14, 1947 - July 3, 2019