Charles J. Mayer

Charles Joseph Mayer, 44, passed away February 1, 2014 at his home in Sharpsburg, GA surrounded by family after a year long battle of aggressive brain tumors. Charlie was born February 12, 1969 in Windber, PA to parents Carl and Carol Mayer. Charlie was an incredible husband to his wife, Karrie Mayer, for the past twelve and half years and a very loving and active father to his children, Jakson (9) and Mackenzie (8). He was truly the most amazing husband, father, son, brother and friend! Charlie was an Air Tran Airways Boeing 717 Captain based in Atlanta for the past eleven years, following aviation careers with Chautauqua Airlines and US Airways. He graduated from Windber High School and Kent State University (Phi Delta Theta), where he made many lifelong friends. Charlie always lived his life to the fullest and lived true to his favorite saying “Life is Good”. He had a love for traveling, sailing, the Caribbean Islands, scuba diving, snow skiing, hiking, camping, mountain and road biking, woodworking, kayaking, water skiing and boating on Lake Wedowee with his family. A few weeks prior to his diagnosis, he and his wife went to the British Virgin Islands to fulfill their dream of obtaining their sailing certificates. Months before, he accomplished goals of riding in a 100 mile bike ride and completing his first sprint triathlon. One thing is for sure, he could never say, “I wish I would have” because he always did! Charlie was preceded in death by his brother, Curtis Mayer. He is survived by his wife, Karrie Mayer, son, Jakson, daughter, Mackenzie all of Sharpsburg, Georgia; parents Carl and Carol Mayer and grandmother, Nova Mayer of Windber, PA; In-laws, Gary and Cindy Hale, brothers-in-law Casey Hale (Liz), Cole Hale (Trisha), sister-in-law, Keely Lowe all of Ft. Wayne, IN. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan, Georgia on Friday, February 7th starting at 3 p.m. A celebration of life memorial will be held at 4 p.m. Casual attire please per Charlie’s wishes! Condolences may be expressed online at www.mckoon.com.In lieu of flowers the family has asked for donations to go to their local Newnan Summit YMCA in memory of Charles Mayer. The Summit YMCA has shown extraordinary support to the family through scholarships and support this past year. Please participate in helping the next family by visiting www.ymcaatlanta.org/donations/make-a-donation.php Please put “In memory of Charles Mayer” in the Campaigner Name box. McKoon Funeral Home 38 Jackson St. Newnan GA, 30263 770-253-4580

Charles J. Mayer

February 12, 1969 - February 1, 2014