Mr. Marvin Mays Sr.

Marvin Mays Sr was born March 14, 1946, in Dewitt, AR. He was a man of unwavering faith and commitment to his family and church. His compassion, wisdom, and humility left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. He was best known for his quiet yet kind spirit, gentle humor, and steadfast faith. He met the love of his life, Inez Mays, in March of 1969, and was blessed to marry his only love on August 28, 1972. Together, they built a family rooted in love, strength, and faith. He was known as a man who put his wife and family first. He was the hardest working man we have ever known. He attended Gartrell High School in England, Arkansas. He began working for Bennett Farms as a Farmer in 1975, and remained faithful there until his retirement in 2016. He professed his hope in Christ at First Deliverance Temple in Lonoke, AR under the leadership of Suff. Bishop E.L. Williams in 1996 until he left in 2004 to follow his son-in-law. He joined Living Water Apostolic Ministries where he was a faithful member and very active Deacon for 24 years. He was also very passionate about the upkeep of the church. He loved quartet music and was best known for singing, “I Can’t Give Up Now” by the Williams Brothers, “Love Lifted Me” and “Standing on the Rock.” His hobbies were gardening, wildlife hunting, carpentry work, keeping his vehicles cleaned, and listening to quartet gospel music. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bennie R. Mays Sr. and Rebecca G. Mays, his stepmother; Helen I Clark Mays, 5 brothers; Henry Lee Mays, Jerry L Mays, Willie I (WI) Mays, George Lee Mays, and Bennie R Mays Jr., one sister; Eloise Dodson, three sons; Lance Mays, Marvin Mays Jr., and Richard Lee Mays. He leaves to cherish his loving memories, his devoted wife of 54 years, Inez Mays of Jacksonville, AR, six daughters; Lisa Terry (Anthony), North Little Rock, Roshelle Brown (Ricky), Janet Sims (Kenneth), Teresa Mays, Mindy Mays, and Cindy Mays of Jacksonville, AR, one son; Toney Mays of California, honorary mention of 3 special grandsons; Lexington Mays, Darius Easter, and Denzell Moore, four brothers; Authur Mays Sr., Bennie Lee Mays, David Lee Mays, and Willie Lee West, seven sisters; Bonnie J Mays, Lucille Mays, Mary A. Robinson, Joyce M. Taylor, Betty A. Canon, Denise A. Isreal, and Joann McCoy, along with a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Mr. Marvin Mays Sr.

March 14, 1946 - November 6, 2024