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Michael Mays Obituary
Mike was born August 28, 1949, in Denton Texas to James A. and Bobbie Allen Mays and was the eldest of four children, graduated from Denton High School in 1967, and was a 1977 graduate of Texas Tech University with a Master's of Education.
Mike was an active citizen throughout Denton County serving as President of Green Springs Water Supply Cooperation, President of the Green Valley Cemetery Association, and former President of the Texas Lathe and Plastering Association. Mike carried on the family business, Mays Plastering, and Stucco for more than thirty years.
Mike spent the last 12 years enjoying life with Andrea Simons and her two daughters Jana and Sara. He had fun traveling the country and enjoying horse shows with them and their friends. They had lots of laughs and fun along the way.
The family will have a visitation at the DeBerry Funeral Home on Monday, January 31, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Funeral Services will take place in the Chapel at the DeBerry Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 starting at 2:00 PM. Burial will take place at Green Valley Cemetery in Aubrey, TX.
Mike was predeceased by his father, James A. Mays, brother, Pat Mays, sister, Debbie Bowles, and grandson, Connor Montgomery.
Survivors include his mother, Bobbie Allen Mays, sister, Cindy (Bill) Bounds, children Carrie Palmer and Lori Montgomery, grandchildren, Whitney Watkins, Riley and Hayden Palmer, Michael Montgomery, and two great-grandchildren, Dezirae and Skyelar Watkins.
Mike will be deeply missed by his family and the countless friends he cherished though his professional career and team roping world.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jim Strange
February 1, 2022
Mike, thank you for your professionalism on all the projects we had the opportunity to work on together. I, and all my clients, appreciate your friendship and the great work you and your team did! Blessings, and I look forward to seeing you in the presence of the Lord. Jim
Wyatt Payne
February 1, 2022
Family very sorry for your loss,Mike was a very fine fellow
Sherry Stallings
February 1, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
RONNY STALLINGS
January 31, 2022
Meet you with my rope horse in heaven buddy. We can rope and ride through eternity. Ronny Stallings
Bobby and Diana (Allen) Redfearn
January 31, 2022
We would like to extend condolences to the family, friends, Andrea and her family. Praying for comfort and peace.
Mike was loved and respected by many.
Sarah jane Christian Jackson
January 30, 2022
My deepest condolences to the family
Judy DuBose Allen
January 30, 2022
Deepest sympathy for the Mays family. Many great memories from high school
Jody Snider
January 29, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Dean Jameson
January 28, 2022
Mike was such a classy guy. I spent many hours drinking coffee with him and the guys at the cafe. He was always the one that made you want to be a better person. So blessed to have known him. Rest In Peace my friend. Till we meet again.
Bill DeBerry, Jr. & Andrew DeBerry
January 29, 2022
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Anita Coyle
January 28, 2022
Sincere condolences from the Coyle family.
Kathy Chandler
January 28, 2022
Mike was a great great guy, sure will be missed , but I know His dad James Mayes is taking Mike around showing him the beauty of Heaven!!!
Kathy Clements
January 28, 2022
My condolences to the family. May God be with you in the coming days.
Ronny & Michelle STALLINGS
January 28, 2022
The Stallings and Mays families were very close when Ronny was growing up. His parents and Mikes mom Bobbie and dad James spent a lot of time together. Ronny remembers going to Mike’s parents’ place every weekend where Mike’s mom would keep the yard swept for the croquet games the adults played when he was just 5 or 6 years old. Mike and Ronny were in FFA and graduated high school in Denton together. going out to the movies afterwards to celebrate. Their younger brothers hung out together as well. Ronny lost touch with Mike when he went off to Texas Tech and earned a Masters in Education, but has fond memories of their relationship and friendship. “Mike was just a really good person, like his dad. Do anything for you. A down to earth and honest friend.” Although their lives went down different paths, Ronny would call Mike whenever he needed advice on anything not horse related. They just spent an hour together talking in December at the NRHA Futurity in Oklahoma City. Mike was a very special person is so many ways and will be missed.
Quent and Shannon Ditzenberger
January 28, 2022
To many memories to site one specific one--just the joy Mike brought to every one of them.
Floyd Christian
January 28, 2022
Rest In Peace cousin Mike.
John Tomokins
January 27, 2022
I knew Mike for 30 years mostly around Griffins barber shop and in Denton. Always a gentleman and a decent and honest man
Floyd Hensley
January 27, 2022
Rest In Peace old friend. You will be missed
Deborah Roeder
January 27, 2022
Mike Mays was one of the kindest souls on this earth. He will be missed by many. Deepest condolences goes out to the entire Mays family.
Love and hugs,
Joe and Deborah Roeder
Linda Hewlett
January 27, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Noel Cobos
January 27, 2022
Mike Mays was a very good man and i enjoy working for him and his father James Mays. I was bless to know them both.
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