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Earl Mays September 15, 2024
GATE CITY, VA - Earl Mays 67, of Gate City passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Earl was born in Wise, VA and lived most of his life in Defiance, Ohio before returning to Gate City. He served his country in the U.S. Army as a track vehicle mechanic. Earl loved working on cars, fishing, movies, and helping others. He always put the needs of others before himself. His greatest joys in life came from his friends, family, and most of all his dog Tonto. Earl was a loving father, son, and brother who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Riley and Jeanette Hubert Mays; sisters, Georgia Lee Mays, Loretta Mansfield, Frampton Mays, and Brenda Mays; brother, Raymond Mays.
Survivors include his daughter, Christy Gutierrez and husband Joel; grandchildren, Dream Rovira, Destiny Derrick, and Faith Frost; brothers, Robert "Bob" Mays, Roy Mays, and Samuel Mays; sisters, Patsy Carlston, Lois Perrin, Emmaline Mays, Linda Roddy, and Margaret Mays; mother of his child, Hyesuk Peak; along with a host of friends and extended family.
The family will receive friends from 5pm to 7pm on Friday, September 20, 2024 at Scott County Funeral Home. A celebration of life service will follow with military honors conducted by American Legion Hammond Post #3/265 and Pastor Alen Cooper officiating.
To express condolences to the family please visit our website at www.scottcountyfuneralhome.com.
Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home is serving the Mays family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Elizabeth Joann Mays Warnimont
September 11, 2025
I remember when Earl would see me he would always smile and give me a hug.
Susan Smith
September 23, 2024
Rest easy and give mom a hug for me. Love you uncle Earl
Elizabeth Joann Mays Warnimont
September 19, 2024
Patsy and my other cousins, so sorry you have to go through losing another brother. Earl was a sweet and loving person. LOVE YOU ALL, Joann
Jennifer Frazier
September 19, 2024
Earl was always so kind and helpful. He was my mother's neighbor for several years, and was always willing to offer a helping hand. He will be greatly missed. RIP Earl.
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Stacey Niese
September 18, 2024
Earl has been a friend a family to me for many yrs. In fact the whole family has been my family and one we always called each other brother and sister. May u rest in peace my brother and friend.
Michelle Brown
September 18, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief
Brian Mansfield
September 18, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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