Jimmy Eugene Mays

April 7, 1946 - February 19, 2018

Jimmy Eugene Mays, 71, of Milton, WV went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 19, 2018 in Centerburg Respiratory Care, Centerburg, OH. He was born April 7, 1946 the son of James G. and Bettalee (Krantz) Mays of Proctorville, OH. He was the former owner of Mays Fence Company, Inc, a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran and a member of Apostolic Life Cathedral. Jimmy loved God, his family, his wife, children and grandchildren with all his heart. He served as youth leader, Sunday school teacher, worship leader and enjoyed worshiping in song and with his trumpet. His family remembers him humorously as a “Professional Napper” simply resting his eyes. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Teresa Leigh Short Mays of Milton, WV; Children, Jennifer (Danny) Shaffer of Milton, WV, Shawn (Bonnie) Ayers of Herndon, VA, David (Jennifer) Mays of Milton, WV, Heather (Andrew) Fowler of Poca, WV; two sisters, Judy Loudermilk of Marietta, GA, Lisa (Fred) Ray of IN; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a host of friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 PM on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Apostolic Life Cathedral, Huntington, WV with Bishop E.S. Harper officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on Thursday at Apostolic Life Cathedral. Burial with Military honors will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday at the Donnel Kinnard Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar, WV. Henson and Kitchen Mortuary, East Pea Ridge Rd. Huntington, WV near Barboursville is caring for the family. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.hensonandkitchen.com.