James Franklin Mays Obituary
The world bids farewell to James Franklin Mays of Wilmington, North Carolina, born in Currie, North Carolina, departing on September 26, 2024 at the age of 82. James leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Franklin Mays to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Cecil Mays and Jessie Mays (Blizzard); his wife Madeline Mays (Cruz); his daughter Juanita Burriss; his sister Cecile Roberts; and his grandson Remington Crosby.
He is survived by: his children, Robert Mays (Sarah), Ronald Mays (Lorraine) and Linda Lohman (John); his son-in-law Thomas Burriss, Jr.; his grandchildren, Tonya Lissor (Rob), Diana Yates, Thomas Burriss III, Katelynn Crosby (Matt), James Burriss, Dylan Lohman, Eli Mays and Emma Mays; and his close friends, Betty Lafave, Johnny, Nancy Bourdeaux and Sechia Rowell.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jim's honor to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare (https://lifecare.org) or Disabled American Veterans or Paralyzed Veterans of America.
