John Lane Mays Obituary

We bid farewell to John Lane Mays of Greenwood, Louisiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 11, 2026 at the age of 69. John Lane touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Miller Lawton Mays, Jr. and Mildred Smith Mays of Greenwood, LA; his brothers, Delwin Francis Mays of Shreveport, LA and Miller Lawton Mays, III of Warsaw, Poland; his son Joseph Nicholas Taylor of Shreveport, LA; his sister-in-law Rita Williams Mays of Longview, TX; and his son-in-law Kelly Douglas Larremore of Perdido Key, FL..

He is survived by: his wife Kimberly Morris Mays of Greenwood, LA; his children, Jennifer Mays Larremore of Perdido Key, FL, Donald Ray "Trip" Taylor, III (Taylor) of Greenwood, LA and Logan Bradlee Mays of Waskom, TX; his brother Foster Richard Mays of Longview, TX.; his grandchildren, Kayden Meshell Bates, Kamryn Noelle Bates of Baton Rouge, LA, Dakota Ray Taylor and Barrett Nicholas Taylor of Greenwood, LA.; and his parents-in-law, Rusty and Sue Morris of Logansport, LA.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Open Range Fellowship Church in Greenwood, LA.