Billy Joe Mays' Obituary
Billy Joe Mays, 87, of Friendship, TN died peacefully on Thursday November 7, 2024 at the Trenton Health & Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness. He was born in Gibson, TN son of the late Joseph and Lula Marie Sorrells Mays and had lived his entire life in Crockett County. Billy Joe was well known throughout the farming community having worked on the Warren White farms during his employment years. He was a member of the Church of God in Humboldt, TN. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his sisters, Margaret Marie Mullins, Ruby Louise Cox, brothers, Jerry Neal Mays, Bobby Ray Mays, David Samuel Mays and John Thomas Mays. He leaves to cherish his memory a brother, Joe Edward Mays (Ann) Friendship, TN, sister, Rose Marie James, (Doug), Newbern, TN and several nieces and nephews. Services for Bily Joe will be held on Sunday November 10, 2024 at 1:00 P. M. at the Friendship Funeral Home with Rev. Daniel Tillman officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethesda Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday beginning at 11:00 a. m. until the service time. Pallbearers serving will be Kevin White, Keith White, Clyde Young, Eric Coleman, Roger D. Martin, and Mike Harber. Friendship Funeral Home 731-677-2673.
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