Mitchell-Mays-Obituary

Mitchell Mays Sr.

Austin, Texas

May 31, 1912 – Jul 16, 2010 (Age 98)

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BORN
May 31, 1912
DIED
July 16, 2010
AGE
98
LOCATION
Austin, Texas

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Mitchell Mays, Sr. Mitchell Mays, Sr., 98, of Austin, retired maitre d' at Green Pastures Restaurant, died July 16. Visitation 9:00 a.m. and wake 7:00 p.m. today, King-Tears Mortuary. Services 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Ebenezer Baptist Church. Burial Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by A Life...

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Mr. Mitchell Mays was one the most delightful, charming and Good hearted men, I have ever had the pleasure to know. He set a wonderful example and left a marvelous legacy. I remember him fondly, so often. May he live forever in our hearts. Blessings on the Entire May's family

To Roz & Nancy, Praying your strength in the Lord. Much Love, Much Prayer, My Sistahs.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

I am so saddened to hear of the passing of a great man, Mr. Mitchell Mays. The saddess is lightened by knowing what a marvelous, strong legacy that he has left to carry on in his exceptional family. I am so proud to have had the experience of knowing him. He was a special person and very important to all of Austin. My condolences to all of his family and friends.

What a wonderful soul Mr. Mays was! I am so glad to have so many wonderfully fond memories of him! He always had a way to make you feel warm, welcome, and loved. Because of Mr. Mays, that feeling lives on where ever he went with everyone who met him.

As a Koock cousin I knew Mr. Mays for many years. He & his wife were always the souls of kindness & hospitality. They were even there for my wedding reception. The world is less friendly without him. Cynthia Tannehill Faulk Ryland

Mr. Mitchell Mays was an essential ingredient to the success of Green Pastures for many years, along w. his lovely wife, Marie. His children participated in the Koock family Christmas Pageant. Our family is grateful for Mays years of service w/ humor and love,
Martha Koock Ward

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I did not know Mr Mitchell, but have known Alfred for a long time. He raised a special and wonderful son. God bless you all. Love, Tina

Deepest sympathy to the family of our cousin, Mitchell Mays, Sr. I will never forget his magic tricks at the reunions. We weren't close but he was my mother's first cousin.