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David Mays Obituary
Graveside service: 10 a.m. Saturday in Benbrook Cemetery. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Winscott Road Funeral Home, 1001 Winscott Road, Benbrook.
David was born May 16, 1926, in Vancouver, Wash. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a decorated veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He distinguished himself in combat, earning a Bronze Star and three Purple Hearts.
After serving 24 years in the U.S. Army, David worked at and retired from both LTV and General Dynamics. David was an electrical engineer graduate of East Texas State University.
David loved his family and friends and was never happier than when he was surrounded by them on holidays and special occasions. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors: Beloved wife of 49 years, Pei Mays; children, Lily Shaw and husband, John, David E. Mays Jr. and wife, Carol, and Donna Howard and husband, Michael; and grandchildren, John II, David (Trey), Jenna, Avery and Bryan.
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Wendell Pichon
September 9, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of David's Death. I had the opportunity to work with David at General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin and during the IDF Program in Taiwan. My sincere sympathy to all the loved one during this most difficult time. God Bless You All.
Carrie McQueary Walker
August 28, 2006
So very sorry to hear of your dad's passing, Lily, David, and Donna. And a special prayer for your mom. He was a great man. My thoughts are with you all.
Mike McCullough
August 11, 2006
Dear Lily,
I'm so very sorry for your loss.Your father was a great man and I remember how much he loved his family.I lost my father back in 1987 at 49yrs old, the same age as I am know. My deepest sympathy to you and Your mother, as well as David and Donna.
Sincerly,
Mike McCullough
Mike Williams
August 10, 2006
Lily, Im sorry about the loss of your father. To lose a parent is a very hard thing to get over. But with faith in God all sorrow can be handled with his help. The lord did say in John 14 that he was going to prepare a place for us and he will come back for us and will take us into his self. All things are possible thru Christ our Lord. Lily since I knew you in High School I have gone through so much. But with my faith our God our creator he has directed in a way I see and study nature every day by giving me job at the Botanic Garden.And I believe He will bless your family also. May God Bless you and your family forever. Mike Williams
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