Jerry Mayes Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Jerry Mayes of Taylorsville, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 27, 2025 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Nellie Mildred Mayes; his son Lee Gary Mayes; his brother Willis Mayes Sr.; his sister-in-law Carolyn Mayes; and his niece Peggy Marie Parker.
He is survived by: his wife Clara Flowers Mayes; his children, Michael Mayes of Denver, NC, Curtis Mayes of Owings, MD and Tilara Mayes Sims (Lee) of Richmond, VA.; his grandchildren, Tashia Gray (Joey) of Griffin, GA, Shaykila Mayes of Hickory, Caleiah and Camryn Sims; his great grandchildren, Zyon Watson, Saige Gray and Camille Gray; his sister Suma Nell Watts of Taylorsville; his sibling's children, Clarissa El, Theresa M. Dalton (Kenneth), Ingrid M. Smith (Marvin), Zenobia Gaines (Chris), Kirk Douglas Barker, Dean Barker and Willis Mayes (Tonya); his godson Linc Howell; Richard Wellman and Adrian Redmond.
The lying in state will be held on Thursday, October 30th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Adams Funeral Home (307 Main Ave Dr, Taylorsville, NC 28681). Visitation will be held on Friday, October 31st 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Adams Funeral Home Chapel (307 Main Ave Dr, Taylorsville, NC 28681). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 31st 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.
