Samir Ahmad Mayes Obituary
The world bids farewell to Samir Ahmad Mayes (Lima, Ohio), departing on May 20, 2026 at the age of 22. Samir leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Samir Ahmad Mayes to show support.
He was predeceased by: his brothers, Rico Fields and Jacobi Walker; and his great-grandparents, Carl and Mildred Mayes. He is survived by: his parents, Leslie J. Mayes (Lashawnda Walker) of Detroit and Carla T. Dukes of Columbus, Ohio; his daughter Serenity Tru'Royalty Mayes of Lima, Ohio; his siblings, Leslie Gumm, Malik Mayes, Lamarion Oneal, Janae Dukes, Kamaya Moncrief, Kalon Moncrief, Jalehia Walker and Jalaiah Holloway; his grandparents, Steven L. Dukes, Linda K. Dukes and Crystal King; his aunts and uncles, Erica Dukes-James, Vanessa Sears-Mayes, Jermaine Dukes and Antoin Dukes; his godmother Aretha Glenn (Justice Glenn); his brother Steven Edwards II; and his cousin DeAndre "Dino" Mayes. He is also survived by loving cousins who shares a close-knit sibling.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 29th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church (110 W 11th St, Lima, OH 45804). A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 29th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.