GORDON MAYS

GORDON MAYS

GORDON MAYS Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Apr. 12, 2010.
MAYS, Gordon Edward "Eddie", age 68, of Chester, Virginia, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010. Eddie was a retired Lt. Colonel with the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Diane Mays of Chester, Virginia; daughter, Star Mays of Hampton, Virginia; sister, Betty Laing and husband, Willie, of Culpeper, Virginia; and numerous family members and friends. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 11 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, Virginia. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to Massey Cancer Center, P.O. Box 980214, Richmond, Virginia 23298. Family is being served by the J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service Chester Chapel. Condolences to the family can be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.



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Paul Allred

April 16, 2010

Eddie worked for me at TEA. He always took the most challenging jobs and was a joy to all. May God richly bless you.

April 14, 2010

From paper crowns to chocolate chip cookies, Mr Mays always knew how to make all of us in Dalton laugh. I looked forward to coming to work on Thursdays because I knew Mr. Mays would make me smile and entertain staff with stories of travel to how to fix anything. I am thankful for getting to know him and he will forever be remembered fondly. God bless you. With sincerest sympathy and also a prayerful heart,
Debra Kelly, RN

April 13, 2010

We are so sorry to hear about your loss, Star. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to give us a call! Love you!
John, Jean, Jackie and Becky

Debby Elder RN

April 12, 2010

It was an honor and pleasure to be one of his oncology nurses. He had such a
joy for life and love for his family during his illness, I can only imagine what a wonderful person he must have been when he felt good. God bless you all. He will be missed.

April 12, 2010

Mr. Mays was a part of the Dalton family. He knew our schedules, celebrations, sorrows and triumphs. Although many of us could not bring ourselves to call him Eddie, he was a familiar, welcome and loved friend and family member. His wit (both sharp and (hmmm)), will truly be missed by all of us. Thank you for sharing us with him, thank you most of all for being there for him no matter what, no matter how hard it was. Both your courage and his humbles me. kit

April 12, 2010

Nobody had more fun at a B&B meeting than Eddie Mays. It was our good fortune to have called him a friend.

Larry and Mary Ann Collignon
Mililani, Hi

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