Mark Mays
1956-2015
Dallas – Mark David Mays, 59, went to be with the Lord on Monday afternoon, December 21st at Carolinas Medical Center Main with his family by his side.
He was born in Gaston County, NC on December 17, 1956 to the late Forney David "Bub" and Sarah Mays.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Ronnie Grant
Mark was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be missed greatly by his family and friends! He was truly a "one of a kind' and a free spirit. Mark was a member of Gaston Baptist Church in Dallas. He enjoyed motorcycles and four wheeling.
Left to cherish his memories include his wife of 35 years, Nancy Parham Mays;
daughters, Shannon Mays Smith and husband Mike of Florida; Michelle Mays McGee and husband Jason and Monda Mays all of Dallas; grandchildren, Savannah Hunt and Mia McGee;
and sister, Sandy Mays Grant of Gastonia
1 niece and 3 nephews
Memorial Service will be Wednesday, December 23rd at 2:00 pm at Gaston Baptist Church, 516 South Gaston Street, Dallas, NC 28034 with Reverend Richard Gaddis and Reverend Charlie Parham officiating.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans, www.DAV.org or VA Regional Office, Disabled Veterans Memorials, 251 North Main Street, Room 116, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.
The family expresses heartfelt appreciation to his team of medical professionals at Carolinas Medical Center Main.
Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com.
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Family.