Mr. Jerry Lee Mayberry, age 83, of Covington, died Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Alleghany Health and Rehabilitation. He was the husband of Rhonda Webb Mayberry.
Mr. Mayberry was born May 18, 1942 in Iredell County, NC, the son of the late Virgil Lee Mayberry and Sue Price LaRue. He was a graduate of Gibsonville High School. and was a graduate of Elon College. Mr. Mayberry served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. During his working career, he was employed by several businesses including the former Hercules, Inc, Greenbrier Military School, Camp Shaw-Mi-Del-Eca, Boys Home, Inc and as a delivery driver for Motion Industries. Jerry enjoyed hunting and being outdoors.
In addition to his wife, Rhonda, Mr. Mayberry is survived by his children, Chris Mayberry (Kristal), Allison Mayberry, Jodi Mayberry; grandchildren, Whitney, Destiny, Stephen, Christopher, Forrest and Aire; great grandchildren Maverick, Hunter, Peyton, Wade, Hadley, Kingston and Princeton; brothers, Hascal Mayberry of Statesville, Nathan Mayberry of Statesville and Rodney Mayberry of South Carolina; sisters, Margaret M. Miller of Statesville, Leigh M. Hobbs of Statesville, Jeanette Wilhelm of Statesville, Joyce M. Jones of Statesville and Phyllis Mayberry of Statesville; son-in-law, Jeff Hartless; brother-in-law, Avery Webb (Maggie); aunt, Martha Ann Lancaster of Greensboro; nephews, Teddy Mayberry and Jason Mayberry; niece, Melinda Mayberry; a number of extended family including his cousins in North Carolina and Florida; godson, Bobby Via; as well as a many students that he mentored including Lonnie Dillard, Tony Thurston and Willie Brooks; and numerous friends including Steven Butler, Pat Loving and Robert Hoke.
In addition to his parents, Virgil and Sue Mayberry, Mr. Mayberry was preceded in death by a daughter, Stacey Webb Hartless; grandchild, Morgan Wallace; brother, Teddy Mayberry; a niece, Sherry Mayberry and his good friend, Burl Higginbotham.
A memorial service will be conducted at 4:00 P.M. Friday, November 13, 2026, from the chapel of Loving Funeral Home with Rev. Edith Snedegar officiating.
Loving Funeral Home is honored to handle the arrangements for longtime friend, Jerry Mayberry; to view his memorial tribute page, please visit www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com






