Mr. John-Michael Jacob Mayer was called home by the Lord on February 25, 2026, in Sturgis, SD, surrounded by love.

Born on August 13, 1985, in Walterboro, John grew up there and graduated from the University of South Carolina in Columbia with a B.S. in Information Technology. He was a lifelong "Fighting Gamecock" and a die-hard Gamecock fan, forging friendships that lasted a lifetime.

John's passions included traveling, airplanes, fire trucks, and gaming. He traveled in and outside of the US. Even when he wasn't traveling, he could tell you stats about your airplane-where it was coming from and where it was going. He had Delta status and loved the perks of flying first class. Local fire trucks and their specifications were also on his radar. Gaming was a favorite pastime, with multiple systems and a massive game collection.

Friends remember him as hilarious, witty, and a master of reels and memes. John's friends and family would say he lived life with kindness and an open heart – never judgmental, always willing to lend a hand or give someone the shirt off his back.

John's diverse skills served him well in his various roles at AAA, Ag First Bank, Walmart Pharmacy, his own eBay store, and as a moderator for J & S Games on Whatnot. He previously worked for Boeing. He always made time for others, no matter how busy life got.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents.

John is survived by his parents, Harold and Ruth Mayer of Walterboro, his love, Carena Reausaw, and their daughters that he loved like his own, Summer and Adysyn, his beloved cat, Topaz; and a family of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

The world lost an amazing man, and heaven gained a beautiful soul. He will be greatly missed by everyone.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday morning, March 10, 2026 at 11:00 at Live Oak Cemetery in Walterboro.  Parker-Rhoden Funeral Home of Walterboro is in charge of arrangements.