Teddy Allen Mayo

March 5, 2021

Teddy Allen Mayo, age 79, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 5, 2021, after an extended illness. Teddy was born in Woodbury, Tennessee to Annie Mae and Dave Mayo. He moved to Murfreesboro, Tennessee when he was 17-years-old and married his sweetheart, Barbara Ann Davenport. Teddy retired from Bridgestone where he worked for many years. He was a long-time member and deacon of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church in Murfreesboro where he served in the homebound ministry. Teddy was a kind and gentle man. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather that was loved deeply by his family and friends. Teddy was preceded in death by his parents: Annie Mae Mayo and Dave Mayo; his loving wife of 61 years, Barbara Ann Mayo; son-in-law, Terry Joe Patient, Jr.; grandsons Terry “Joe” Patient III and Terry Joe “T.J.” Patient IV; brothers: Howard Mayo, George Mayo, and Junior Mayo; sisters: Mabel Mooneyham and Jean Bilbrey, and brother-in-law, Ewing Gann. Teddy is survived by two daughters: Betty Ann Patient and Debbie Young; three grandchildren: Tony Halliburton (Christa McBrien), Kacey Hercules (B.J.), and Anndrea Chrisman (Chad); six great-grandchildren: Summur Halliburton, Owen Chrisman, Landyn Halliburton, Audrey “Birdie” Chrisman, Leaf, and D.J.; brothers; David Mayo, Bob (Marcia) Mayo and Roy Lee Mayo, loving sister-in-law, Betty Gann, along with many other loving family members. The family would like to give a special thank you to the wonderful caregivers from Caris Hospice for the exceptional care they provided to him. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to Parkinson Research Foundation, 5969 Cattleridge Blvd., Suite 100, Sarasota, FL 34232, or online at https://parkinsonhope.org/ways-donate/. Visitation with the family will be from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday, March 7, 2021, at Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home. Chapel services will be at 1:00 pm Monday, March 8, 2021, at Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home with Jerry Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery with family serving as pallbearers. The family asks that those in attendance consider wearing a mask for their own protection. Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home and Cremation, 820 S. Church Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. 615-893-2422 Please leave online condolences at www.jenningsandayers.com