Dempsey Mayes

Dempsey Mayes, age 90 of Snyder, passed away June 8, 2018.

A graveside service for Mr. Mayes will be held Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene, Tx located on West Lake Road (FM 600) with full Military Honors. A visitation for Mr. Mayes will be held Wednesday, June 13, 2018 from 6 to 7 pm at Miller Family Funeral Home.

Mr. Mayes was born July 22, 1927 in Pleasanton, TX to John and Ethye Mayes. Mr. Mayes served in the United States Marines during the Korean War from 1951-1955. He was also a deacon in the Baptist Church.

He is survived by

HIs loving wife of 63 years, Pansy Couch Mayes of Snyder

Children

Henry Mayes and wife Lana of Paris, Tx

David Mayes and wife Penni of Snyder

Randy Couch and wife Deana of Abilene

Melissa Gooch of Brownwood

Daughter in laws Deborah Buxton and Kay Vincik

19 Grandchildren

Michael Mayes and wife Robyn of Haslet

Justin Crawford and wife Erika of Arizona

J.R. Mayes and wife Carmen of Powderly

Sarah Swimm and husband Zach of Paris

Jennifer Keesee and husband Shane of Mustang, Ok

Jeremy Mayes of Oregon

Jason Mayes of Abilene

Julie Kay Fowler and husband Mitch of Abilene

Brittany Herrera and husband Randy of Snyder

Jonathan Mayes and wife Amanda of Snyder

Tyler and Joshua Mayes both of Snyder

Colton Couch and wife Kayla of Abilene

Maegan Clark and husband Rocky of Arlington

Kenny Baker and wife Charlene of New York

Brandy Hoffman and husband Kevin of Abilene

Buffi Lake of Abilene

Ashley Ledbetter and husband Chad of Missouri

Tim Snyder of Missouri

35 Great Grandchildren

2 great great grandchildren

numerous nieces and nephews

He is preceded in death by his parents, son Tommy Mayes, twin brother Sharky, brothers John, Jack, Bill and Howard. Also two sisters, Ruby Wright and Louise Matthews

The family would like to thank Hospice Home Health for their loving care and also special friends Doris Watts and Renae Ferguson of Abilene that traveled to assist Pansy in taking care of Dempsey.