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Gerald Douglas Mays, age 65, of Leburn, KY, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center in Hazard, KY. He was born at West Liberty, KY on May 8, 1959 to James Edward Mays and Janice Jones Mays Neace.
Gerald was a long time coal miner for Miller Brothers Coal Co and Frazier Creek Coal Co. He loved fishing, being outdoors, and spending time with those he loved. He was a member of West Liberty Highland Masonic Lodge 311. He loved his family, friends and Special Dog-Bella Rose.
Survived by his wife, Rayma Mays; two daughters, Kristi Mays (Chris) Trusty and Kimberly Mays (Jerry) Hampton; four grandchildren, Kennedy Lauren Trusty, Dawson Clark Hampton, Parker Mayson Trusty and Grayson Cade Hampton; one brother, Paul Edward Mays; one sister, JoAnn (Laden) Ferguson; sister-in-law, Frances (Ray) Combs; and nephews and nieces, Jamie, Brandy, Bryan and Matt.
Preceded in death by his parents, James Edward Mays and Janice Mays Neace and his grandparents, J.B.& Mildred Mays and Arnold & Edith Jones.
Funeral services for Gerald Douglas Mays will be held at Potter Funeral Home, West Liberty, Monday, May 27, 2024 at 1:00PM with Mike Lindon officiating. Burial will follow at Mays Family Cemetery at West Liberty, KY. Visitation will be held at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel Sunday evening from 6:00PM to 9:00PM and at Potter Funeral Home, West Liberty, Monday from 11:00AM until time of service at 1:00PM.
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