Updated:
06/13/2003
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James Porter Mays, 55, of Ellabell, GA., died Wednesday, Apr 20,
2005 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Morgan City,
Louisiana, and had lived in Savannah since 1952. He was preceded in
death by a son, Michael David Mays. He was a veteran, having served
in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam Conflict, from May 15,
1967 until Mar 5, 1970, serving in the 1st Marine Division, 1st
Battalion of the 27th Marine Regiment. He was employed by Crosby
Paving Company for the past 15 years. He was a member of the Dixie
Land Cruisers. James had many great friends and associates. He was
loved and will be missed by everyone who knew him. He is survived by
his wife, Nina Mays of Ellabell, his mother, Marie Sampay of Morgan
City, LA; a son, Jimmy Mays of Chicago, IL; a daughter and son in
law, Lisa Jean and Harold Swauger, of Ellabell, GA; a brother,
Walter Mays of Morgan City, LA; a sister, Doris Griffin of Savannah,
GA; three grandchildren, Jordan Mays, Katie Bowl ing, and Casey
Swauger, and many nieces and nephews, and in-laws. Visitation: 6-8
p.m., Sunday at the Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home. Funeral Services:
11 a.m., Monday in the Chapel of the Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home,
with interment in Hillcrest West Cemetery. Hubert C. Baker Funeral
Home 7415 Hodgson Memorial Dr Savannah, GA. 31406 (912)
927-1999 Savannah Morning News, April 23, 2005
With Johnny Lanier on River Street 2004
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Jim Mays (L), Rose and Danny McSpadden
Black shirt and black hat in center.
Jimmy's black car is just behind the white limo.
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