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John L. Mays

June 27, 1928 — September 16, 2017

Mr. John L. Mays, age: 89 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Humphreys County Nursing Home. He was born June 27, 1928 in Humphreys County. John L. was a faithful member of Salter’s Chapel AME Church. He was well known and loved by the community he helped throughout his life. On September 25, 2011, John L. Mays Appreciation Day, the City of Waverly came together to show their appreciation and love for John L. and presented him with the Key to the City. Our “Walking Historian” will be greatly missed by all. Visitation: will be held from 4:00 – 8:00pm Friday, September 22nd and from 10:00am until service time Saturday, September 23rd at Humphreys County Funeral Home. Funeral Services: for John L. Mays will be conducted at 11:00am Saturday, September 23rd in the Humphreys County Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: will follow in the Richlawn Cemetery. Survived by: Brothers: Robert St. John Mays of Waverly, TN Billy Joe Mays (Jeanette) of Waverly, TN Sisters: Jean Grundy of Dickson, TN Kitty Mays Alexander (William) of Waverly, TN Special Friend: Charles Turner of Waverly, TN Numerous Nieces, Nephews and Cousins Preceded in death by: Parents: Lucas Mays and Delia Shields Mays Brothers: James Wallace Mays, Richard Edward Mays Sisters: Myrtle Thompson, Hazel Wells, Jennie L. Phillips Arrangements by the Humphreys County Funeral Home (931) 296-5955
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