Jimmy C. Mayne

Jimmy Carl Mayne, 78, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. 

Jimmy was born in Barbourville, Kentucky on June 8, 1946. He was President of the senior class and graduated from Patterson High School in 1964. He continued his studies receiving a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from General Motors Institute in 1969 where he was President of Phi Delta Theta fraternity and later graduated from Harvard Business School Management Program.

Jimmy was passionate about his family, his career and his hobbies. He spent 39 years with General Motors/Delphi leading teams on two continents, moving his family to France twice and retired as Chief Engineer. Later in life he became an avid runner completing multiple marathons and nearly breaking 3 hours. After retirement, he pursued his passion for classic cars obtaining an amazing collection and being active in local car clubs. His favorite activity was time with his two daughters and their families.

Jimmy was married to Constance Cooper, childhood friend and high school sweetheart on July 31, 1965; they were married 59 years. Their love story took them to multiple cities and countries, introduced them to countless lifelong friends and was the foundation for a relationship that spanned 65 years.

 Jimmy is survived by his wife Constance, daughters Ginger (Rob) Justus & Kelly Odonnell, and grandchildren Magnolia (Peter) Keenan, Liberty Odonnell, Zachary (Katherine) Justus and Alexander Justus, and many family and friends.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his mother, Kathryn Huddleson and his father James Ward Mayne.

Jimmy’s family wishes to thank the nurses and doctors at Sarasota Memorial & Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Hospice.

A visitation will be held from 1-3pm on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH 45429, with a memorial service to follow at 3pm. A livestream will be available via Routsong’s YouTube channel.