James Richard Mays Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Richard Mays of Berry, Alabama, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 9, 2025 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Betty Ann Mays; his sons, James Lee Mays and Richard Baird Mays; his parents, John Baird Mays and Cletis Ester Elliedge; and his brothers, John Donald Mays and Josheph Edward Mays.

He is survived by: his daughter Amanda Sheree Burns (Josh) of Berry, Ala.; his sisters, Brenda Marie Walker (John) and Mary Jane Kestner of Bluefield, Virginia; and his grandchildren, Christa Nicole Sansom, Kinsley Faye Pittman, Kamri Nicole Potts, James Lee Mays II, Holly Leigh Ann Knecht and Onawa Elara Sky Mays.