BEAR - Harry "Skip" E. Mayhew, Jr., passed away Sunday, October 19, 2014 at the Delaware Veterans Home in Milford. He was born in Milford on October 6, 1931, son of the late Harry E. Mayhew, Sr. and Frances Abbott Mayhew. Skip graduated from Milford High School in 1949 as their Class President and Valedictorian. He furthered his education at the University of Delaware where he was a member of the Fightin' Blue Hens football team, graduating in 1953 with a Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He served his country in the United States Army and was a proud veteran. Upon his return from active duty, he accepted a job as an engineer with All American Engineering Company later known as ESCO in Aston, Pennsylvania, retiring briefly in 1996 before being commissioned by the company to return to his position which he held for an additional ten years retiring permanently in 2006. He was very proud to have worked for the company for 50 years reaching the office of Chief Engineer. During his years of work he travelled extensively around the world. In his spare time, Skip put his talents as a handyman to work on various projects and especially enjoyed the challenge of a home remodeling job. He was a member of the Kirkwood Rotary Club and a devoted member of the St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Stanton where he sang with the church choir for 50 years. He held a number of positions in the church where he was Chairman of the Board for over 30 years. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of the Delaware Veterans Home and especially the Gold Wing for the exceptional care and compassion shown to Skip while he was a resident there. Skip is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ethel C. Mayhew, a daughter and two sons, Elaine M. White and her husband Dan of Middletown, Harry "Chip" Mayhew III and his wife Saundra of Middletown, and James C. Mayhew II and his wife Patricia of Franklinville, NJ; a brother, William J. Mayhew and his wife Norma of Milford; a sister, Susan Cooper and her husband Richard of Milford; six grandchildren, Gary White, Laura Waltemire, Lesley White, Kevin Mayhew, Erin Mayhew, and Timothy Mayhew; and four great grandchildren, Ryan Waltemire, Rose Waltemire, K.J. Mayhew, and Cole Mayhew. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Barratts Chapel Cemetery, 6486 Bay Rd, Frederica. Burial with military honors will follow the services. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions to St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Music Ministry, 1700 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19804. Condolences may be emailed to rogersfh@del.net Arrangements handled by Rogers Funeral Home, Milford.