Aaron Gray Mayes

Mr. Aaron Gray Mayes, 72, of Advance passed away Friday, August 29, 2008 at his home. He was born July 10, 1936 in Forsyth County to Lonnie and Beatrice Wooten Mayes. Mr. Mayes was retired from R.J. Reynolds with 27 years of service and he was an avid golfer and outdoorsman. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, George B. Mayes, John E. Mayes Sr. and Charles C. ""Shorty"" Mayes and one sister, Ennis M. Thompson. He is survived by his wife, Edith W. Mayes of the home; a daughter Karen Mayes Robinson of Advance; a sister, Donna Louise Parker of Mooresville; a special friend, Gavin Brown of Boonville; a special nephew Michael C. Tedder of Advance; several nieces and nephews; a host of friends and his two companions Molly and Sissy. A funeral service will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel with Chaplain Randy Hillman officiating. Burial will follow at Westlawn Gardens of Memory. The family will receive friends 6-8 P.M. Monday, September 1, 2008 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made through www.hayworth-miller.com.

Cemetery:
Westlawn Gardens of Memory

Visitation:
06:00pm - 08:00pm on September 1, 2008 at Kinderton Chapel

Service:
Service at 02:00pm on September 2, 2008 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel