Samuel Jerry Mays

1944 - 2013

Samuel Jerry Mays obituary, 1944-2013, Anniston, AL

BORN

1944

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Chapel Hill Funeral Home

542 West 52nd Street

Anniston, Alabama

Samuel Mays Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 5, 2013.

Anniston - Funeral services for Mr. Samuel Jerry Mays, 69 of Anniston will be Monday, July 8, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home with Minister Garrett Best officiating with burial following at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Adamsville, Al. The family will receive friends on Sunday, from 3-5 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Mays passed away Thursday, July 4, 2013 at his residence.
Mr. Mays is survived by his wife, Judy Mays; sons, Stephen (Allison) Mays, Zachary (Nyna) Mays; sisters, Betty Patton, Nancy Blankensopp, Brenda Mays; brothers, Jim (Sarah) Mays, Jack Mays, Herman (Fay) Mays; grandchildren, Ivy Montgomery and Alex Mays.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Mr. Mays was a native of Carbon Hill, Alabama where he graduated from Carbon Hill High School; he also attended Jacksonville State University and Jeff State University. Mr. Mays was a member of the Lion's Club; he was a Deacon and Elder at Decatur Hwy Church of Christ in Gardendale, Al, member of the Alabama power Energizers Club and a member of Jacksonville Church of Christ.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Faulkner University-V.P. Black School of Biblical Studies, 5345 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, Al 36109

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October 17, 2013

Ellen Record

Judy and family so sorry about the passing of Jerry. You are special to us and we want you know how sorry we are. May God keep you in His loving arms these week"s,day's and month's ahead.
All our love,
Ellen Carter Record
Helen Carter Lee

July 24, 2013

We have just received the news of Sam's passing. Our hearts are filled with sorrow. Our prayers for comfort and peace go out to Judy and the family. We loved him dearly.
The Goodwin Family,
Scott, Wendy (Mays), Jordan, Taylor and Madison Goodwin

July 9, 2013

Mark Newman

I knew Sam for many years through Alabama Power. He was such a good friend to many of us. Please know that there are prayers of many APC employees being raised for Sam, Judy, and all of his family.

July 8, 2013

Wayne Roberts

Praying for the family

July 7, 2013

Patrick Brown

Mr. Mays was a "class act". I have never known him to have ever had a bad word to say about anybody or anything. I admired the way he was always so calm. He was always willing to help no matter how exhausted he probably was. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have known him. Love and sympathy to all. With our love, Patrick and Kathy

July 7, 2013

Chuck, Betsy, Danielle, Elisha Livermore

Steve, sorry we could not be there in person, but our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We love you all and will continue praying for all of you. I know he was great guy to have such wonderful son.

July 7, 2013

Betty Atkins, Ray Hinds

Jerry was always a good friend of ours. Prayers go out to all the family.

July 7, 2013

Carolyn Webster Nix

So enjoyed visiting Jerry at our last reunion. He was always so pleasant & remembered everyone even tho we didn't see each other often. Condolences to his family.

July 7, 2013

Carbon High School Class of 1962

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

July 7, 2013

Jennifer Reed Chandler

Keeping your family in my prayers.

July 7, 2013

Memories of Samuel Jerry Mays are endless. Jerry taught me in Sunday School and were such active members of the church wherever they lived. It was an awesome opportunity for me to be able to teach their son, Steve, when he was such an energetic and intelligent young boy. While life has separated us through different places we live, the distance does not effect our memories and love for this dear family. Judy, Steve, Zach and families, we send you our love and pray God's richest blessings on you while you heal and continue living in this life knowing that you have not lost Jerry....when you loose something you don't know where it is....but you know where Jerry is and we all can be reunited again. Love and sympathy to all. With all our love, Barry, Bill and Louise Kughn- Birmingham, AL

July 7, 2013

Our love and blessings for God's favor to the Mays family. We love you all and cherish the precious memories of our Jerry and the entire family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

July 7, 2013

Memories of Samuel Jerry Mays are endless. Jerry taught me in Sunday School and he and his family were such active members of the church wherever they lived. It was an awesome opportunity for me to be able to teach their son, Steve, when he was such an energetic and intelligent young boy. While life has separated us through different places we live in this life , the distance does not effect our memories and love for this dear family. Judy, Steve, Zach and families, we send you our love and pray God's richest blessings on you while you heal and continue living in this life knowing that you have not lost Jerry....when you loose something you don't know where it is....but you know where Jerry is and we all can be reunited again. Love and sympathy to all. With all our love, Barry, Bill and Louise Kughn- Birmingham, AL

July 6, 2013

Deanie Brooking

So glad I got to see him at our 50th high school reunion. Seemed really happy.
so sorry his life ended so soon.

July 6, 2013

Jerome Couch

Judy, Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Jerome Couch

July 6, 2013

Howard Carmack

Sam was one of the good guys. It was always a pleasure to see him coming. His smile and gentle way of speaking was welcome at any time. he will be missed in the neighborhood and by his neighbors. God bless you Sam and God willing we will see each other again.

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