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HANOVER Carroll T. Mays, 84, went into the arms of Jesus so peacefully at his home on Friday, January 18, 2013, after a battling heart disease for many years. He was surrounded by his lovely wife, two children, and brother-in-law; Donald Warner. He was born to the late Daniel T. Mays and Carrie R. (Baublitz) Mays in Baltimore County on March 7th 1928, and grew up in Manchester, Md. After attending school in Carroll County, he worked various jobs before enlisting in the Army. Carroll was stationed on the Island of Saipan during WWII and awarded the Victory Metal for his service. After the War, he went on to The Baltimore School of Electronics on the G.I. Bill to become a Certified Electrician and T.V. Technician. On August 25th 1950, he married the "love of his life," Mildred (Warner) of Silver Run, Md.; setting up housekeeping in Hanover, for the next 62 years. Carroll worked at the Hanover Wire Cloth, before finding employment in the Electronics Department of Montgomery Ward, and in 1970 he opened his own business; "Mays' Electronics," until 1994 when he retired. He was a member of the Hanover VFW; McSherrystown Home Association; Am Vets; McSherrystown Loyal Order of Moose, and the Hanover Republican Club. However; he was most proud of his work with the Hanover Borough Council- being a Councilman of the 5th Ward from 1984 to 1995. He is survived by his beloved wife, "Millie"; daughter, Dianna Orndorff-Boehm and husband, Bruce; son, Thomas D Mays; two grandchildren, Joshua Redding and wife, Emily of Harrisonburg, Va.; Taylor (Redding) Wilson and husband, Matthew of Williamsport, Md.; and seven adored great-grandchildren, Elijah, Judah, Micah, and Noah Wilson; Miriam, Silas, and Titus Redding. He is also survived by one dear sister, Margeret (Mays) Duncan of Hanover; two much-loved brothers-in-law, and one sister-in-law; Donald Warner of Hampstead, Md., Glenn Warner of Marysville, Calif., and Doris (Warner) Zumbrum of Hanover; plus, numerous treasured nephews and nieces. Services will be held at Little's Funeral Home, Littlestown, on Wednesday. Viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. and memorial service to follow 11 to 12 noon, with burial at Rest Haven. Pallbearers are: Luke Haring, grandson of the late Evelyn (Warner) Wantz; Adam Miller, grandson of Doris (Warner) Zumbrum; Jerry Warner (standing in for Glenn Warner); Chris Hughes, grandson of the late Melvin Mays; Danny Baust, son of the late Ethel (Mays) Baust; 'Butch' Mays, son of the late Leroy Mays; Steve Mays, son of late Paul Mays; David Dulaney, son of the late Doris (Mays) Nace. Honorary Pallbearers: Don Warner; Randy Warner, son of the late Nevin Warner; Bobbie Calp (standing in for Margeret (Mays) Duncan The family is requesting in lieu of flowers that donations to honor Carroll Mays' life be made to The VNA of Hanover & Spring Grove, 440 N. Madison Street, Hanover, Pa 17331 (Attn. 'Hospice'). Online condolences may be shared on www.littles.com
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Millie:
We were so sorry to hear of Carroll's passing, please accept or sympathy. I know we will all miss him.
Kim & Le Snyder
February 1, 2013
Millie was so sorry to read of Carroll's passing my thoughts and prayers are with you Love Barb
Barbara Zizzo
January 23, 2013
Milly so sorry for your loss. may the Lord comfort during this time of sorrow. Cherish all your memories and may peace be with you.
Denise & Rick Storm
January 23, 2013
May your hearts be filled with happy memories and joyful times together.
Allen and Georgia Calp
January 23, 2013
Sincere sympathy. Bob and Doris Mellott
January 22, 2013
sorry for your lost he was always so nice to me , sending prayer to you and your family
vicki naugle
January 21, 2013
May the Lord comfort you during this time of sorrow and may peace be with each of you. Cherish all your memories and carry them with you in your heart.
Tammy (Farver) Arden
January 21, 2013
J M
January 21, 2013
Very sorry to hear of your loss.
Jackie Kemper
January 21, 2013
Sorry to learn of Carroll's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Mays family.
Corey Marshall-Steele
January 21, 2013
Gonna miss you, Uncle Carroll. R.I.P. I love you!!!
Jessica Mays
January 21, 2013
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