MAYS, James Lee

James Lee (Willie) Mays of Floyd, Va. and formerly of Premier, W.Va., a beloved father, husband, and son, went to be with the Lord September 14, 2006.

Born July 22, 1961 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of James R. and the late Betty Ann Flup Mays. James was an avid hunter who loved the outdoors. A very outgoing person who was loved and will be missed by many. He was employed by Volvo Trucks of North America Inc. in Pulaski, Va.

James was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Ann Flup Mays; and his brother, Richard Baird Mays. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 23 years, Tina R. Stout Mays; one son, James Lee Mays II; one daughter, Holly Leighann Mays, all of the home; his father, James R Mays of Natural Bridge, Va.; one sister, Amanda S Mays Sansom, Tuscaloosa, Ala. Also left to cherish his memory are his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Herman and Virginia (Berry) Stout, Floyd, Va.; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Janet Stout, Floyd, Ricky and Tammy Doyle, Snow Creek, Va., Herman and Lisa Stout, Christiansburg, Va.; three nephews, Darren, Nathan, and William; and two nieces, Jasmine and Krista; and many special friends.

Memorial services will be held Sunday, September 24, 2006 at Floyd Church of God in Floyd, Va. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, Va., 540-745-2007.