Photo courtesy of Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Inc. - Gretna
Jul 24, 1970 - Aug 31, 2023
I'm so sorry to hear of Melvin's passing. I worked with him at Harris Teeter...many years ago. Prayers for you all.
Judy Moon
September 12, 2023 | Long Island, VA | Coworker
So sorry to hear of Melvin's passing. Keeping all in my prayers. Melvin was truly one of the nicest persons i have known.
Brenda Hudson Zegarelli
September 05, 2023 | Madison Heights, VA | Family
Marion, we are so sorry to hear about Melvin. It wasn't in the paper so we did not know. You will be in our prayers.
Nelson Millner
September 04, 2023 | Rustburg, VA | Friend
May you rest in peace. While we tried our best to keep you here, God had other plans for you. Much love to those who knew you best. Sincere condolences to your family.
Angela Schmitt
September 03, 2023 | Goode, VA | Acquaintance
Melvin, you were one of a kind, you and Stormin Norman always made me feel like family, and we made memories, until we meet again Brother Mel, RIP From Woody
Stephen James
September 03, 2023 | Lynchburg, VA | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dennis Robertson
September 03, 2023 | Altavista, VA
Single Tree
Arnie and Stella Nunnally
September 03, 2023
Melvin was such a true gentleman always a smile on his face and so polite. I just saw him recently and enjoyed talking to him. My sympathy and prayers to all the family . May God Bless and be with you during this difficult time.
With Love , hugs & prayers
Shirley H Phillips
Shirley Phillips
September 03, 2023 | Rustburg, VA
Sending prayers to the May’s family during this time of sadness. Melvin was such a kind and happy man. Many childhood days were spent playing in the neighborhood, going to church and school together. He will be missed.
Deborah & Lewis Bryant
September 03, 2023 | Lynchburg, VA | Friend
Rustburg……...George “Melvin” Mays, Jr., age 53 of Rustburg died Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born July 24, 1970 in Lynchburg, he was a son of Marion Lichford Mays of Rustburg and the late George “Red” Melvin Mays, Sr. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Claude and Addie Mays; maternal grandparents, John and Ellen Lichford; and a sister-in-law, Pauline Bailess. Melvin was a member of New Chapel Baptist Church where he served as Deacon, as well as on the Cemetery Committee and the Worship Display Committee. He was an employee of UPS for over 27 years. Melvin loved antique cars, trucks, tractors, tractor shows, the Atlanta Braves, and the Dallas Cowboys. He loved traveling especially to the beach and Pigeon Forge, TN.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Penny Shelton Mays of the residence; one son, Daniel Mays of the residence; one brother, John Norman Mays and wife, Sandy of Rustburg; his mother-in-law, Gladys Shelton of Gretna; a brother-in-law, Edd Shelton and fiancée Pam Patterson of Hurt; two nieces, Erin Mays of Blacksburg, and Emily Mays of Rustburg; two aunts, Adell Adams of Hurt, and Christine Mays of Gretna; two great uncles, Ralph Hamilton of Rustburg, and Earl Hamilton of Buena Vista; one great aunt, Barbara Hamilton of Lynchburg; his sister-in-law’s husband, Johnny Bailess of Hurt; and special friends, Gary and Becky Booth of Rustburg, and L.C. and Linda Booth of Concord.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Monday September 4, 2023 at New Chapel Baptist Church by Reverend Tim Dooley, and Reverend Roger Roller. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at New Chapel Baptist Church and other times will be at the residence.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. James Warner, Dr. Kenneth Saum, the Lynchburg General ER, CTICU, and Cardiac Cath Lab staff and physicians for their phenomenal care.
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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