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Frank Mays Obituary
Frank (Buck) Arthur Mays, 80, of 5841 Deerview Road, Gretna, died Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, at his residence.
Born Nov. 2, 1930, in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late, Claude Swanson Mays and Addie Florence Jacobs Mays. Mr. Mays was predeceased by three brothers, William (Bill) Mays, Herman (Dick) Mays and George (Red) Mays Sr and two sisters, Virginia Jacobs and Mary Lou Clay. He was a member and Deacon at Piney Grove Baptist Church and was an US Marine veteran of the Korean Conflict. Mr. Mays was a self-employed house painter. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed fellowship with his friends and neighbors. He also enjoyed reading his Bible and baseball.
He is survived by his wife, Christine Payne Mays, of the residence; one daughter, Linda Newman and husband, Victor, of Forest; two sisters, Peggy Faris, of Gretna and Adell Adams and husband, Harold, of Gretna; two grandchildren, Victoria Newman and Ryan Newman.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, at Piney Grove Baptist Church by Pastor Matthew Speck and the Rev. Barry Cundiff. Burial with military honors by the Virginia National Guard Honor Guard will follow in the Carl O. Moran Memorial Garden.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010, at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.
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Art and Lydia Sage
December 8, 2010
Although we can not be with you at this time, we are with you in thoughts and in prayers. We are blessed to have known Buck during the years since Linda and Victor met and were married. We could not have wished for a better "Paw-Paw" for our shared grandchildren. His faith in God was an inspiration to both Victoria and Ryan. Buck was a true example of a genuine "Southern Gentleman." We always will treasure the time we spent with him. Certainly God has had a special place awaiting him in Heaven. May God comfort all of you during this time.
December 8, 2010
Linda and Mrs. Mays,
You are in Bob's and my prayers. We are so sorry to hear about your dad and husband's passing. Please let me know what we can do for you.
Cathy Monroe
Ailene Reynolds
December 8, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Mays family at this difficult time. I have been blessed to have been a part of their lives throughout the years. Their friendship is a treasure.
Nera & Larry Rowland
December 7, 2010
So Sorry to hear of Buck's death. His family are in our thoughts and prayers. We always enjoyed his painting and visits.
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