Wendell Glenn Mays

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March 22, 1958 ~ March 7, 2024

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Wendell Glenn Mays, 65, joined the Heavenly Choir on March 7, 2024. Wendell was born in Danville, KY on March 22, 1958, to the late Bentley and Jewel Mays. He was a graduate of Danville High School and a veteran of the United States Air Force where he was a Security Officer. Wendell was a comedian who was always cutting up. He was everyone’s favorite uncle. Wendell loved UK basketball and watching The Young and Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful. Most of all, Wendell loved the Lord. He was a member of First Baptist Church – 2nd and Walnut and former member of the Male Chorus. In addition to his parents, Wendell is predeceased by his brother, Bentley “Linky” Mays and sister, Helen Jane Mays.

Wendell is survived by his fiance of 17 years, Lajoyce M. McDonald, sons, Anthony Mays, Chris Dinsmore and Teddy Mays all of Danville, sisters, Judith Tarrance of Louisville, Mary (Eugene) Johnson of Louisville and Rosa Smith of Danville, brothers, Steven (Ruthann) Mays of Lexington and Marvin Mays, and numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Services will be private. Burial will be at Camp Nelson National Cemetery. The online guestbook is available at www.stithcares.com.

“Working like a donkey, living like a king!”

 

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  4. THE EMPTY CHAIR We gather here, a class once more To reminiscence, like years before Upon the days and joys we knew Before our school-aged time was through Yet, as we meet, with memories near We think of those, always held dear – Our friends and classmates, passed away To be with God, and enjoy their day. They sit at desks, resting on clouds Surrounded by angelic crowds Where they shall be forevermore The friends and schoolmates we adore They\’ll be with us in every prayer Until the day, we join them there Within the walls of Heaven\’s class Where friendships formed shall always last. Until that hour, when we join again An empty chair, we will maintain In honor of the life-long bond We forged with those, now passed beyond The friends with whom we learned life\’s truth Whose bonds lasted far from our youth And shall remain forever near When we gather, from year to year. – Author Unknown

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  12. Family, we are sorry for your loss. God bless you all during this difficult time now and in the coming days. Love hugs and prayers to all family & friends.

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  14. Michelle and Mays Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God Bless You.

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  19. So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family. I attended Danville High School with Wendell and LaJoyce.

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