James Mays's obituary , Passed away on November 28, 2025 in Sikeston, Missouri

James Mays

November 5, 1944 - November 28, 2025 (81 years old)

Sikeston, Missouri

James Mays's obituary , Passed away on November 28, 2025 in Sikeston, Missouri

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James Mays

November 5, 1944 - November 28, 2025 (81 years old)

Sikeston, Missouri

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James Mays Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Mays of Sikeston, Missouri, who passed away on November 28, 2025, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Mays or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor James' memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Woodrow Mays and Audrey Mae Baker-Mays. He is survived by: his wife Patsy Sue Carlyle-Mays; his children, James Anthony Mays (Natalie) of Cape Girardeau, MO and Sandra Renae Kolwyck (Robert Allen) of Lilbourn, MO; and his grandchildren, Timothy John Tyler Brashear, Kelsey Nicole Mays, Drew Michael Berry and Chloe Noelle Mays.

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