Eugene “Chico” A. Mayers, 78, of Orefield, died June 7, 2020, at home. He was the husband of Lois A. (Wilson) Mayers for 43 years.

Born in Mickleys, he was a son of the late Henry J. Sr. and Mamie A. (Miller) Mayers.

He was a 1960 graduate of Dieruff High School.

He worked for many years for Kenways Trucking, Whitehall; Carl Betz, Orefield; and Semmel Excavating, Allentown.

He bowled in many bowling leagues around the Lehigh Valley. A trap shooter, he was a member of A.T.A, Ontelaunee, North End, Pocono Slate and Lappawinzo gun clubs. He set many local trap shooting records and was a 1988 state champion, winning the PSSA single’s 16-yard event in Elysburg.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Roxie Rex of Palmerton and Kristin and her husband Kirron Graham of Orefield; a daughter-in-law, Melissa Knopf of Walnutport; a son, Scott Klass of Lehighton; five grandchildren, Jared and Ryan Klass, Nathan Reimert, Rachel Shoemaker and Jaylene Goodman; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Rebecca Sensenig of Sinking Spring; a brother, Terry and his wife Gail Barlip of Danielsville; nieces; and nephews.

He was predeceased by a grandson, Tyler Klass; and a brother, Henry J. Jr.

Contributions may be made to Chico Mayers Youth Shooters Fund, c/o New Tripoli Bank, attn: Jenna Smith, 7747 Claussville Road, Orefield, 18069.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc., Northampton.