Eugene “Chico” A. Mayers, 78, of Kernsville Road, Orefield, Lowhill Township, died peacefully June 7, 2020, in his home.

He and his wife, Lois A. (Wilson) Mayers, married on Aug 28, 1976.

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

Raised on local Lehigh Valley farms, he graduated from Dieruff High School, Allentown, in 1960.

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

In his spare time, he was an avid bowler, involved in many bowling leagues around the Lehigh Valley.

He also volunteered at many events at Patriot’s Park since the 1980s.

An accomplished trap shooter, he proudly was a member of the A.T.A, Ontelaunee, North End, Pocono Slate and Lappawinzo gun clubs.

His shooting accomplishments include participation in a 1978, 3000 bird, three-day marathon for muscular dystrophy during which he broke 446 in a row before missing, setting a local record.

At the annual three club vagabums shoot, he was a record holder for a perfect 300/300.

In 1988, he became a state champion, winning the PSSA single’s 16 yard event in Elysburg.

However, he was most proud of being a mentor for any fellow trap shooters who asked for advice.

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

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

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

Arrangements made by Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.