George Theodore Mays

Born May 4, 1938 in Augusta County, VA he was a son of the late Theodore Roosevelt and Lavvie (Clark) Mays.

George was a graduate of Wilson Memorial High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served his country honorably from 1956-1964 with the Secret Service. Prior to retirement, he worked as a steelworker. He greatly enjoyed going fishing and watching football and NASCAR races.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Helen Powell, Zena Austin, and Constance Campbell; brother, James Mays; and good friends, David Cason and Billy Lawrence.

Survivors include his siblings, William Lane Mays (Rebecca), John B. Mays (Carolyn), and Virginia Ann “Jenny” Churchill (Charles); and numerous nieces and nephews.

Following cremation, a celebration of life service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Emerge Ministries, 822 Churchman’s Mill Road, Stuarts Draft, VA with his niece, Pastor Debbie Conover officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes of Stuarts Draft.

Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com