David Edgar Mays

David was born on April 13, 1945 in Jackson to the late Davis Edgar and Sonya Inez Hearn Mays. He was a Rail Way Conductor for GM&O Railroad, ICG Railroad, and CN Railroad. Some of his proudest accomplishments were his promotion to Railway Conductor and being elected General Chairman for the United Transportation Union. He enjoyed time with his family and friends, motorcycling, camping, reading, playing cards, and cooking a good meal.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Harold Eugene Mays, Larry Joe Mays, Sara Davis Mays Wilhoit, and Jacqueline Mays Cox.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia "Ginny" Bedat Mays; his daughter, Denise Elaine Mays Sharp (Bobby); son, Jonathan David Mays (Yellen); grandchildren, Noah Robert Sharp, Ian Matthew Sharp, Erin Brooks Sharp, Brennan David Mays, and Emma Grace Mays; and one sister, Clara Frances Mays Pitts

The family will receive friends and loved ones at a period of visitation to be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the North Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons. The funeral service will immediately follow at 1 p.m. with Rev. Justin Wainscott, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow with full military honors in Highland Memorial Gardens.

The family has requested that memorial contributions in David's memory be directed to the Barnabas Class in care of First Baptist Church of Jackson, 1627 N. Highland Ave., Jackson, TN 38301 ,Regional Inter-Faith Association (RIFA), 133 Airways Blvd., Jackson, TN 38301, or the American Cancer Society.