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Dewey Mays

1928 - 2017

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1928

DIED

2017

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Wellman Funeral Home, Inc. - Circleville

1455 North Court Street

Circleville, Ohio

Dewey Mays Obituary

Dewey G. Mays, 88, of Circleville, passed away on January 16, 2017. He was born on August 15, 1928, in Beckley, West Virginia, to Curtis and Sadie (Merritt) Mays. Dewey was a WWII and Korea Army Veteran, retired from Dupont, and was a member of AmVets Post 2256. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife; Mildred (Bobbitt) Mays, children; Vickie Stone, Jeanne Valentine, Sonnie Starrett, Kevin Mays and by brother; Jack Mays and sisters; Shirley Pitman, Jean Angel and Betty Phillips. Dewey is survived by his daughter; Wendi Asher, son; Chris (Melanie A.) Mays, numerous grand and great-grandchildren and by 2 sisters; Midge North and Sharon Rhodes. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Wellman Funeral Home with Chaplain Jim Ferrell officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 3-6 p.m. A special thanks goes to Georgetown Veterans Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to AmVets Post 2256 Honor Guard 818 Tarlton Road, Circleville, Ohio 43113. Online condolences may be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Circleville Herald from Jan. 16 to Jan. 19, 2017.

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Melissa

April 7, 2017

Wow, Dewey, he was my favorite patient when I had my business in Circleville. He was so darn sweet...I am glad that he brought so much joy to people and I have never forgotten him and have thought of him often in the over 10 years that I have seen his sweet face and smile...love you Dewey!

Pamela Pittman McMillion

February 5, 2017

This is Shirley's daughter, Pam. I am do sorry to hear of your loss. We loved Takin and know he will be missed.

Joan Taylor

January 25, 2017

Dewey was a wonderful neighbor. Miss seeing him on his daily walks.

Kim Anders

January 18, 2017

He was one of the nicest people I have ever met. So sorry for your loss.

Steve Hawkins

January 17, 2017

Dewey was a celebrity to the many people driving past him taking his walk each day along Nicholas Drive waving and smiling like they were his closest friend. I would go out of my way to return a wave and a smile and some casual comments. He stopped to keep me company while i built my shed during the summer many years ago. I remember sitting on his porch for hours on end making casual conversation. He was the happiest of people with so many friends who never knew his name but recognized him by his friendly smile and wave. It makes me smile to remember him. Thanks Dewey for bring joy to so many people.

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Wellman Funeral Home, Inc. - Circleville

1455 North Court Street, Circleville, OH 43113

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Wellman Funeral Home, Inc. - Circleville

1455 North Court Street, Circleville, OH 43113

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