Robert Allen Mays of Amherst was born a perfect child on December 28, 1981 to Roger A. and Joyce T. Mays. At the age of four months, after receiving his DPT shot, Robbie began a lifetime of seizures as the result of M.R. and C.P.
Through many hospitalizations during his life, he always managed to come thru with flying colors, and visitors were always met by a big smile and that ever present twinkle in his eyes. Affectionately known as Robbie, he was also called Dude…The latest nickname was Mr. Woody, given to him several months before his passing and was the last name he responded to.
Robbie was preceded in death by his older brother, Ronald Scott Fulcher and his grandparents, Harry Tate and Myrtle Thacker of Lovingston and Robert and Thelma Mays of Madison Heights.
Robbie is survived by his brothers, Cory Mays (Sara) of Madison Heights and Mike Fulcher (Megan) of Lexington, VA; two nephews, Scott Fulcher of Lexington and Johnathan Mays of Madison Heights and a niece, Tess Fulcher of Chicago.
Thanks to Dr. Bauer of UVA Seizure Clinic for giving Robbie the last two years of his life, freedom from seizures and to the doctors and nurses of the Pulmonary ICU at Centra for their wonderful care of Robbie in his final days.
Love your children unconditionally and tell them every day just how much they are loved…it may be your last chance…Robbie’s life was cut short by Covid.
Robbie was a member of Rose Union Baptist Church in Piney River and his service will be conducted at Whitten Monelison Chapel by The Rev. John P. Campbell and The Rev. Jim Hardwick.
Family visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Whitten Monelison Chapel.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Whitten Monelison Chapel. Interment will follow at Briarwood Memorial Gardens in Amherst County.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jamey Watts Playground at Rose Union Baptist Church, 955 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA 22964.
