1961
2016
Wilbur Grant "Wil" Mays, Jr., 55, died Saturday, July 16, 2016, at his home. He was the husband of Patricia "Patti" Mays. Viewings will be held from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm on Monday, July 25. at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom. The funeral service will begin at 11 am on Tuesday at Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, 2015 Mt. Carmel Road, Parkton, with Pastor Fred Sipes officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Cemetery with military rites by Maryland National Honor Guard and Parkton American Legion Post 256. Born April 20, 1961, in Baltimore, Wilbur was the son of Beverly J. (Bean) Mays and the late Wilbur G. "Willie" Mays, Sr. He was a 1979 graduate of Hereford High School and served in the US Army in the 1980's with the 1st of the 9th Cavalry. Wil was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, a member of the NRA, and the Red Lion American Legion. He was owner of Mays Trucking for over 15 years. Wil and Patti would have celebrated 12 years of marriage on July 24, 2016. In addition to his wife, Patti, and mother, Beverly Mays, he is survived by two sons, Shawn Mays and Kacey Mays; two step-daughters, Renee' Throne and her husband Bradley, and Kandyce Webster and her husband Dustin; six grandchildren: Timothy, Zachary, Hunter, Austen, Kaitlyn, and Kylie; several loving nieces and nephews; two brothers, Leonard Henry Mays and his wife Deborah, and Gary Morgan; and a sister, Janice Lynn Mays Bradford and her husband Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 1513 Cedar Cliff Dr, Suite 100, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
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My sympathy to Patti and family. I am just seeing this today, 8/17, and saddened to hear of Wil's passing. He was a kind soul.
Tina C.
August 17, 2016
Wil you were a good man. You will be missed. I remember just last year when you and Patti renewed your vows. You are in peace now with your angels. God Blessto Beverly, Patti and family.
Glen Rock,Pa
Cindy Humphrey-Ellwood
July 26, 2016
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers go out to your family during this difficult time.
Kara Werner
July 25, 2016
Beverly and Family,
I was so surprised to read of Will's passing in the Carroll county times this week. My prayers and sympathy for all of you. Still trying to research our family and as the youngest of the Mays first cousins find it hard to see a younger person battle cancer. Love and peace . Will attend the service on Tuesday.
Sarah Jane Sauter Taylor Westminster, Md
Sarah Jane Sauter Taylor
July 23, 2016
My condolences to the family, Wil was an exceptional man and a very proud soldier. I had a lot of respect for him and enjoyed his stories of his military experiences and his love of family and country, I was honored to have been able to sit and talk to him whenever the chance arose, He was true infantry and battle tough, RIP my friend!
David Cusick
July 22, 2016
Dad,
I hope that you are up there in heaven with Grandpa sitting in a rocking chair watching over all of us down here I already miss you and wish that you didn't have to go so soon. Why can't they find the complete cure for cancer so I could still have you here on earth. Who am I gonna call and ask advice on vehicle and if you had one of whatever looking at? Kylie and I love you miss you so much. hope that you are enjoying the afterlife with the man upstairs possibly even driving the dale Sr. Transport truck Love you
Kacey Mays
July 22, 2016
Will you were always on my mind you were such a good friend.Remembering all of our trucking stories.Your battle is over now so rest in peace and God Bless you and your family.R.I.P. Wild Willy
John Gall
July 20, 2016
I am sorry to hear of the loss of a father, grandfather, son, uncle, and cousin. My thoughts and prayers are with Wil's family at this time.
Connie Mays
July 20, 2016
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