James V. Mays

James V. Mays, 84, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at his residence.
Born in Knox County, James was the son of the late Earl and Arie McNeil Mays. He had worked as a salesman, was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Korea, and was a member of the Lynn Camp Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Ross Mays, and his sisters Jean Mahan, Sylvia Roberts and Glenna Haggard.
James is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Patsy Olsen Mays; children: James Timothy Mays (Sherry), Elizabeth Mays Murphy, and Mark Olsen Mays; grandchildren: Erin West (Jamie), Natalie Hemmer (Patrick), and Christopher Murphy; great-grandchild Troy Hemmer; sisters Florence Smith and Faye Henderson; brother Samuel Mays (Shelia); and by several nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 14, at the Lynn Camp Baptist Church with Rev. Justin Morris and Rev. James Murray officiating. Burial will be in the Lynn Camp Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00-2:00 P.M. on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested and may be mailed to the Lynn Camp Cemetery Club, PO Box 893, Corbin, KY 40702.
The Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Messages may be written to the family at www.vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com