Tommy Joe

Mays

Mr. Tommy Joe Mays was born on March 5, 1960 to the union of Mr. Tommy Mays and Mrs. Vallie Mays in Griffin, Georgia. Mr. Tommy Mays received his formal education in the Spalding County Public School System in Griffin, Georgia.

Tommy Joe Mays was united in holy matrimony with Maria Barkley on October 29, 1982 in Griffin, Georgia. Mr. Tommy Joe Mays was an entrepreneur and held many talents such as a carpenter, painter and a brick mason up until his health declined. In his leisure time Mr. Tommy loved to relax in the comfort of his home and listen to music.

Mr. Tommy Joe Mays was granted his angel wings and rejoined his Heavenly family. His departure reminds us that angels are watching over us at all times. Mr. Tommy Joe Mays departed his life on Sunday, October 2, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Tommy Mays; brother, Horace Mays; and his daughter Tarshayvis Whitner.

Mr. Tommy Joe Mays will be dearly missed by his loved ones. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Mrs. Maria Mayes; mother, Mrs. Vallie Mays; sister, Sharley (Curtis) Mathews; brothers, George Mays, and Willie Mays; daughters, Orlesha Whitner, Maria Mays, and Winnie Whitner; brothers-in-law, Freddie Barkley, Charlie (Keena) Slaton and Samuel Slaton; sisters-in-law, Sallie Bush, Angie Slaton, Christian Slaton and Carrie Slaton; and a special nephew, Jonas L. Bush. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, from 4:00 Pm - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Home Going Celebration will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Rev. Dr. Eddie F. Collier is the Eulogist.