Lynn Mayes

Louis Lynn Mayes was born in Dallas, Texas on November 22,1946 and lived his life in Dallas, except for about three years when his dad’s job transferred him to Lancaster, California. He graduated from W W Samuell High School in 1965.

Lynn passed away peacefully at his home on January 23, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Roger C. Mayes and Iva Mae Stribling, and his sister Linda Mayes.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Judith Ann Rogillio Mayes; his children, Brian Mayes, Michelle Wrenn and husband Tom, Amy Taylor and Teresa Hancock; his brothers, Roger Mayes and wife Marilyn, Robert Mayes and wife Jaki, and Royce Mayes. Also left to mourn his passing are his grandsons, Mathew Mayes and wife Lauryn, Kaleb Taylor, and Thomas "Tripp" Wrenn III; granddaughters, Breann Mayes, Gracie Parnell, Savannah Wrenn, Abigail Wrenn, Suzann Robertson and Courtney Mollenhour; great-grandchildren, Malcom Mayes, Vivian Rutledge, Patrick and Peyton Mollenhour, and his Aunt Anita Stribling. He is also mourned by his bothers-in-law, Gerald Rogillio, Frank Putnam, Tim Boyd, and sisters-in-law Martha Putnam, Susan Rhyne, Bettye Boyd, and Laurette Rogillio, along with many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.

Lynn was a loving, supportive husband. He was a Christian who welcomed the chance to talk to someone about the Lord and was a member of Central Baptist Church in Crandall, Texas. He was a father who loved his children unconditionally, who taught himself many trades like installing carpet, roofing houses and home improvements in order to feed his children during those infamous Vought layoffs. He was a friend who would give you whatever you needed if he had it. He loved his “in laws” as if they were his own. He loved visiting with his nieces and nephews and allowed his niece, Shawna, to nickname him Uncle Lewy.

Lynn worked for LTV/Vought Aircraft for 30+ years. After retiring in 2010 he spent most of his days doing what he loved most, playing golf. He also enjoyed bowling on a team with his wife and other family members. He loved watching the Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys with his wife, while eating popcorn. In his younger years he was an avid fisherman.

We will miss his funny “Dad” jokes and his thoughtful ways of showing how much he cared for those he loved.

In lieu of flowers, you may wish to make a donation to Central Baptist Church of Crandall, Benevolence Fund.