Mayo Ray Spence, 53, of Perry, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 1st 2023 surrounded by his family. Mayo was born August 12th 1969 in Amherst, Ohio to Mayo V. Spence and Ethel Spence. Mayo was a lifelong resident of Perry and graduated from Perry High School in 1987. He married the love of his life, Robin Shambach, and they have been married for 22 years. Mayo was a true definition of a family man. His greatest loves were his family and circle track racing. He spent many nights at Painesville Speedway and other tracks around Ohio. He even raced at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee. Mayo was inducted to the Painesville Speedway Racing Hall of Fame for 2023. He was a loyal friend and as real as you could get. A co-worker described him as, "Kind but very strong, fair and firm." He also enjoyed camping with his wife and kids. Mayo was a devoted father and an amazing husband. He worked at Painesville Township Road Department from 2002-2019. His most recent job was at Trax Construction in Wickliffe. He is survived by his wife Robin; two sons Tyler and Trevor; step- Mother Bertha Spence; sister -in- law Tina Olund (Eric Olund); and many Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Mayo was preceded in death by his parents and Mother -in- law Barbara Shambach. The service for Mayo will be held on Wednesday, June 14th at Painesville United Methodist Church, 71 North Park Place, Painesville, Ohio 44077. Visitation will be held from 3:00pm until the time of service at 7:00pm.
The family would like to thank Hospice of the Western Reserve for their dedicated care and compassion and suggest donations be made to them in Mayo's name in lieu of flowers. Donations may be sent to: Hospice of the Western Reserve, P.O. Box 72101, Cleveland, OH 44192 or made online at https://p2p.onecause.com/hwr/donate , by calling (855)-475-0245.
Lake Erie Cremation and Funeral Services, 1500 Harpersfield Road, Geneva, Ohio assisted the family with arrangements.
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