Ruben Mays Jr. Obituary

The world bids farewell to Ruben Mays Jr. of Mount Vernon, Illinois, departing on September 24, 2025 at the age of 77. Ruben leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruben Mays Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his mothers, Myrtle Mays, Sr. (Ganus) and Loretta Mays (Smith). He is survived by: his children, Paul Mays of Sikeston, Kerry Mays (Jennifer) of Byron, Ruben Mays III of Sterling, Jason Mays of Toluca, Illinois and Renee Montgomery (Mark) of Rutland, Illinois; his grandchildren, David Mays, Shelbi Mays, Shanye Mays, Kierstyn Mays, Devin Mays (Rebecca), Aiden Mays and Cody Montgomery (Samantha); and his siblings, James Mays of Rockford, Billy Wayne Mays (Sheila) of Sikeston, Marilyn Johnson of Sikeston, Glenda O'Dell (George) of Sikeston, Carolyn Day (James) of Sikeston, Shirley Henry (Norman) of Mayfield and Janet Powell (Patrick) of Dexter, Missouri. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made in Ruben's honor to the First Free Will Baptist Church.