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Samuel Mayes Obituary
He was born in Greensville County on Aug. 21, 1926, and attended the Greensville County Public Schools. He served in the Army and was honorably discharged in 1955 with the National Defense Service Medal. He retired from the Old Dominion Iron & Steel Co. as a machinist. He was an active member of the American Legion Post 151 and former member of the Emporia Masonic Lodge #101 Prince Hall Affiliation.
Having received Jesus Christ as his personal savior at an early age, Mr. Mayes was a longtime member of Shiloh Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Ushers Ministry and Ushers Union. He later transferred his membership to the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church.
Mr. Mayes was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Missouri Powell Mayes; three brothers, Leroy, Fred and Johnny; three sisters, Bertha Starlings, Mattie Brannan and Bessie Lane.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Daisy Wright Mayes. Together they reared five children, Anthony Porter (Inez) of Flushing, N.Y., Vertell Porter-Brown of Baltimore, Damaris M. Johnson (John) and Lula P. Mayes of Petersburg, Va., and Christine (Mona) M. Sumblin (Dennis) of Franklin, Va.; five grandchildren, Antoinette U. Brown, Alvin leon Brown, Jacinda (Cindy) Porter, Janae D. Johnson and Jakia D. Johnson; and three great-grandchildren, Julian Brown, Tyreik Porter and Nicholas Tates. He is also survived by his sister, Florence Mayes of Petersburg, Va.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Abraham Tucker, Thomas and Peggy Wright, Paul and Janice Wright, Ray Staggers, William Starling; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors and many friends.
Reflections of Mr. Mayes' life are taken from a poem written for him by his very devoted nephew, the Rev. Sylvester Mayes. He was a good-hearted and hard-working many. His passion in life was hunting, fishing and planting humongous gardens. He shared his vegetables and fruits with everyone. To God be the glory for the wonderful and full life he allowed Mr. Mayes to live.
A celebration of his life will take place at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Services are entrusted to Knox-High Mortuary Inc.
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Memories and Condolences
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October 15, 2010
Dear Cousins , I regret being unable to be there in person but, I am in spirit. I pray that God give you peace in these trying times. My love and prayers , Frances Wright -Baker
Mary B. Goodwyn
October 12, 2010
Dear Mayes and Johnson Family,
My thoughts and prayer are with you in your time of grief.
May your memories of your husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle bring you comfort.
LaShonda Sykes
October 12, 2010
Dear Family,
Although we mourn the physical of Sammy's presence I rejoice in knowing he lived a wonderful life and was LOVED by so many. We have another Angel watching over us now. We must continue to keep each other lifted in prayer.
Peace & Blessings Always,
October 12, 2010
To the Mayes Family,
You have my condolences in the death of your father,husband,grandfather and friend. I knew Mr.Mayes through Lula's conversations through the many years of our friendship. God bless you all during this time and know earth has no sorry heaven cannot heal.
Bernie Anderson-Richmond, Virginia
Rev. Bridget Wilson
October 11, 2010
To The Mayes and Johnson family. My prayers are with you during this difficult time in the loss of your father and grandfather. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Keep his memories close in your heart. With love to all. May God give you comfort.
Debra Brown
October 11, 2010
Dear Mayes Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in the loss of your husband, father, uncle, cousin and dear friend. Mr. Mayes will truly be missed in our community. He was a highly respected and well-loved man. May you always have fond memories of happier times together.
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