Beauford Laverne Mays, 78, of Aberdeen, North Carolina, passed away Monday, December 12th, 2016peacefully surrounded by his family.
He was born April 18th, 1938 in Quewhiffle to John Brady Mays and America Leanna (Creed) Mays. On October 7th, 1958 he married Alomagene Jean Finley. He was raised on a family farm where he worked in tobacco until he began a career with the United States Air Force, where he spent four years. After completing his military service, he owned and operated many restaurants in Moore and Hoke counties and also began working for the United States Postal Service, where he later retired. He enjoyed his retirement golfing, fishing, restoring classic cars with his brother Kenneth, religiously eating breakfast with his friends at local diners and spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend.
He is survived by his wife, Jean, of 58 years; his daughter, Debra (Mays) Stephenson and husband Tim; his son, Alton Mays; his grandchildren, Kaylon Honeycutt and wife Jessica, Joshua Mays and wife Brittney, and Allison "Holly" Dean; four great grandchildren; his sister, Imogene (Mays) Cox and husband Billy; and his brother, Kenneth Mays and wife Elizabeth.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and America Mays and his siblings, Marshall Mays, Aileen Creed, Thelma Bayliff, Opal Jones, Mildred Quick (formerly Deese) and Bernie Mays.
A viewing and visitation will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 15 at Eagle Springs Baptist Church, 460 Eagle Springs Rd in Eagle Springs. A graveside service will follow at the same location at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Matt Brogli and Dr. Zeb Moss officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com