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John-Michael Jacob Mayer

1985 - 2026

John-Michael Jacob Mayer obituary, 1985-2026, Goose Creek, SD

BORN

1985

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

Kinkade Funeral Chapel

1235 Junction Ave

Sturgis, South Dakota

UPCOMING SERVICE

Graveside Service

Mar. 10, 2026

11:00 a.m.

Live Oak Cemetery

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John-Michael Jacob Mayer Obituary

John-Michael Jacob Mayer

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

Born on August 13, 1985, in Walterboro, South Carolina, John grew up in Walterboro 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, SC; his love, Carena Reausaw, and their daughters that he loved like his own, Summer and Adysyn, of Sturgis, SD; 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.

His life will be celebrated at a later date.

We invite you to share a memory and sign our guest book.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Mar. 6, 2026.

Memorial Events
for John-Michael Jacob Mayer

Mar

10

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Live Oak Cemetery

Jefferies Boulevard, Walterboro, SC 29488

Funeral services provided by:

Kinkade Funeral Chapel

1235 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD 57785

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Shannon A

Yesterday

John was an amazing person he was truly one of kind. My deepest sympathies to the family.

John was a walking book dad jokes in the best way possible. I will cherish your memory fondly and will always remember not to feed the zebras because they bite. Rest in peace my friend.

Jeff Phillips

March 6, 2026

I first met John almost 10 years ago when we worked together at Boeing. Being the remote employee on the team, he instantly made me feel welcomed. He truly was a meme sender and had a great sense of humor. Some of his favorites to send were of Wilford Brimley (especially The Diabeatles), Frasier, Seinfeld, and King of the Hill. He was a great colleague and and even better friend who will be missed.

Also for old times sake...I LIKE SPLENDA!!!

Melessa Senerman

March 6, 2026

I worked with John in Charleston SC at Walmart #1359. John was always pleasant and kept a smile on his face. My sincere condolences to his love ones

Gail Martin

March 6, 2026

I worked with John at Boeing and we had great laughs together. I will miss him dearly. He would text me and say "throw the book at them Judge Judy" and "don´t be salty" We would laugh a lot. He would text me and share his first class flight experiences and I would tell him not to brag to me when I fly coach. I will miss your text John my friend. Rest easy because you are in the arms of Christ.

James Hull

March 6, 2026

I will miss you till I go into the cleaning at the end of the path. And then maybe we can finally find that beer we always missed. We were well met upon the road.

Marie Coburn Rawl

March 6, 2026

I am John Michael´s aunt. We chatted many hours on the phone He always made me laugh. I´m not the best at expressing myself feelings. I can say I loved him dearly. Many times I thought I was calling to cheer him up but that quickly changed. I was the one he cheered up. We always laughed a lot and he never hung up without telling me he loved me I loved him dearly. He will be missed very much. RIP. John-Michael. Fly high Angel.

James

March 6, 2026

John, I miss you. I just learned today (3/6/26). I'm thankful that he trusted Jesus Christ as his Savior. We talked about that from time to time over the 15 or 16 years I knew him.

Zo

March 6, 2026

I'm Jamaican, and I remember we were always talking about him going to Jamaica one day...Sleep in eternal peace John-Micheal

Susan Suriano

March 6, 2026

We will remember John always. He was apart of our family throw our son Jacob, he thought the world of John also, God be with his family at this time, there are people to lean on when you need them you will all be in the Suriano family prayers. May John rest in peace.

Yani

March 6, 2026

My work hubby, my friend, the person I would text and shared all the pharmacy stories and laughed about it, and is gone!!! Juan Miguel you sure did was the best friend someone could ever ask for it, save me a spot up there, cuz I know you there tho

Carena

March 6, 2026

Our little family will miss you. You were everything to us. We will do everything to keep your memory alive.

Andrew (NightPerson)

March 6, 2026

John was a good friend. You could talk to him about anything for hours on end.

Jamie Blair

March 6, 2026

Met John through work and we quickly became friends with mutual interest. We exchanged text daily about first department news and thing we heard on the radio as well as jokes and funny videos. We often joked our cats were talking to each other while we were on teams calls and they had to be on the too. Gone way too soon. Jonn will be missed.

Mary Fruia

March 6, 2026

John-Michael you are missed and will stay in my memories.

Jonathan Seitz

March 6, 2026

John was a kind a fun person who helped me a lot. Me being a vet with ptsd and playing video games to help he would talk to me and be a close friend to help me and I was know to the whatnot world as FuBaR. John and I would talk about video games to help and he was a kind soul and I will greatly miss him. The FuBaRGameZ family on whatnot will miss him greatly.

Skylar/Skyly

March 6, 2026

I miss all the goofy videos and pictures we would send all the time..especially of food! You would always get so jealous! I miss seeing you pop up in the group calls/chats. They haven´t been the same since you left..topaz is being well taken care of and she will always be spoiled! We love and miss you mayer...you´ll never be forgotten, hopefully we will meet again RIP John.

Jim and Sarah White (J&S Games)

March 5, 2026

Sarah and I are very deeply saddened by this terrible news. John was so very kind, generous and friendly. He will be missed by everyone that was fortunate to know him. Rest in peace my friend.

Connie McCullough

March 5, 2026

John was a very loving and kind soul and loved that I got to share memories and grew as friends over time. We met through Felicia and Sam suggs, at their house one day. We bonded over time, and talked alot, or sent each other memes, or even videos to each other. We talked about our depression and we talked about stories. We had our laughs, cries, hugs, and joked around. I don't think I could ever find someone like him as an honest, and loyal friend. We love you!!!

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