He is survived by his parents, Jackie and Richard Mayes, Sr. of Alma; two sisters, Georgia Gaudette of Beech Bluff, Tennessee, and Dora Holmes of Fort Smith; a brother, Jason Mayes of Mulberry; and several nieces and nephews.
Richard is being cremated under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren.
No services are scheduled at this time.