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Bruce Mays Obituary
Knoxville, TN
Bruce Paul Mays, Born January 14, 1929 died December 1, 2018 surrounded by wife and children. Married 68 years to Betty (Holland) Mays. Graduated from Rule High School in 1947. Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Germany in 1951-52. Retired from Roadway Express. He was a life-long Teamster and a
member of the Lonsdale United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents Leon and Mary (Craig) Mays, son David Mays, son-in-law Mark Dunlap, brothers Lowery and Harold Mays, and sister-in-law Helen (Loveday) Mays. Survived by children Steve (Sharon), Gary (Susan), Paula Dunlap, Sandy Woodford (Tim), sister-in-law Paula (Parker) Mays, daughter-in-law Jodi Mays, and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. The family would like to give a special thank you to caregivers Pam and Margie for their extraordinary care.
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Roger Crass
December 5, 2018
Thoughts and prayers to the family. Sorry for your loss. We enjoyed Bruce being a friend and customer and really enjoyed his visits to the garage for so many years.
Roger and Jr Crass
Kathy Crawford Hicks
December 4, 2018
Steve, sorry for the death of your dad. Prayers for the family!
December 4, 2018
So sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Betty, Steve, Gary, Paula, Sandy and their families during this difficult time. I will always remember the good times on Oak Road.
Love to all, Hope Tillette
December 4, 2018
I am Jean Akers Ellis's daughter(Hattie's granddaughter), Susie Ellis Knable...I can remember so well early childhood memories of all the Mays men at Lonsdale Methodist. They were good friends with my Aunt Barbara and Uncles Bud, Ray, Franklin, and Ed. Such wonderful men with a huge sense of humor! So sorry for the passing of all these gentlemen.
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Mike Hueser
December 3, 2018
The Mays family is in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Hugs to all.
Donna and Charlie Parrish
December 2, 2018
We are so sad that the world has lost Bruce. He was dearly loved by friends and neighbors. And, of course, his sweet family -- who we are thinking of now. Sending hugs.
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