5100 Interstate 30 (at US-69), Greenville, TX 75402
Weldon F. Mays, obituary portrait — Coker-Mathews Funeral Home

In Loving Memory

Weldon F.Mays

Passed Away On October 19, 2011
At Age 89 years
Resident of Greenville, TX
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Weldon F. Mays, a strong man of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, loving husband to Helen for over 65 years, father to three adoring daughters, an influential and deeply loved grandfather of 24 (and 8 grandchildren-in-law), great-grandfather to 15 (with three on the way), a retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant (veteran of WWII and the Korean War), passed peacefully from this world to eternity October 19, 2011.  Services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday at Wesley United Methodist Church with Rev. Gene Wisdom officiating.  Military graveside will follow at Forest Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

 

Born March 3, 1922, in Covington, Texas, Weldon was the son of Felix and Esther (Glasson) Mays.  On January 13, 1946 in El Paso, he married Helen Estes.  He retired from the United States Air Force as Chief Master Sergeant, and later retired from E/Systems.  He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. 

 

Survivors include his wife of Greenville; daughters Nancy Hutchins and husband Robert, Cinda Boshart and husband Jay, and Susan Pride and husband Kent all of Greenville; 24 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers and 4 sisters.

 

Pallbearers will be grandsons Matthew Hutchins, Brian Hutchins, Stan Boshart, Grant Boshart, Dan Kelso, and Ben Kelso.

 

The family requests memorials be made to Wesley United Methodist Church or American Heart Association.

 

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints! We will see you on the other side.

 

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Services

Visitation

Coker-Mathews Funeral Home

5100 Interstate 30

Greenville, TX, 75402

October 20, 2011

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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Service

Family & Friends

Wesley United Methodist Church

5302 Hwy. 69S

Greenville, TX, 75402

October 21, 2011

10:00 AM

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Interment

Forest Park Cemetery

Business Hwy. 69 South

Greenville, TX, 75402

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Condolences (17)

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Michael and Kim Powell Caddo Mills, TX October 25, 2011
"Dear Mays Family,
We were so sad to hear of the passing of your husband and father. He is remembered as a man who dearly loved his family. Our prayers are with all of you at this time.
Michael and Kim Powell
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Ronnie Holt family Winston-Salem, NC October 24, 2011
"To Mrs. Mays, Nancy, Cinda, and Susan,

I have just received new of Weldon's passing. Please accept condolences from family to yours.
Peace

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Linda Newhouse Eure Quinlan, TX October 21, 2011
"Mrs. Mays and Family, We have fond memories of our families spending time together. Mr. Mays was a special friend to us. Love and prayers to you all."
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