Jeffrey "Jeff" Mays, 37, of Mt. Vernon died 7:02 a.m. March 24, 2001, at the emergency room at Scott Air Force Base Hospital.

He was a delivery truck driver for Cusamano and Sons and was also owner and operator of Mays Construction Company.

Mr. Mays was born Oct. 20, 1963, in Mt. Vernon to George Paul and Dorothy I. (Morgan) Mays.

He married Kimberly K. Roddell March 27, 1999, in Mt. Vernon; she survives.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. The Rev. Alan Smith will officiate. Burial will be at South Hickory Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Hughey Funeral Home.

In addition to his wife and his mother and her special friend, Leonard Steward, he is survived by two daughters, Alisha Roddell of Mt. Vernon and Ashley Mays of Fulton, Mo.; two sons, John Paul Mays and Raymond J. Mays, both of Mt. Vernon; one sister, Paula Sanders and husband Roger of Dix, two brothers, Ronnie Mays and wife Vicky of Dix and Roger Mays and wife Linda of Opdyke; special friend, Kevin Crider of Champaign; also several nieces and nephews survive.

He was preceded in death by his father; one brother, John J. Mays; and his grandparents.

For those who wish memorials may be made to establish funds for the children and will be accepted at Hughey Funeral Home. Hughey Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements any you may call at 242-3348 for information at any time.

Source: The Register-News, Mt Vernon, IL
Date: Monday, March 26, 2001
Submitted by: Robert W. Loman