Mays, Mark A. 1957-2024 St. Joseph, Mo.

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Mark A. Mays, 67, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Sept. 24, 2024.

He is survived by his wife, Velda King-Mays; his mother, Henrietta Hoard (Vernon Bethea); siblings, Lawrence Mays (Jo), Rodney Mays (Paula), Bryan Robinson (Debria), Shawn Hoard, and Alicia Henderson.

He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Jerry Hoard.

Left to mourn are his children: Auntonio Jones (Jodie), Shawneekia Mays (Romey), Qunvel King, Sr. (Maria), Shawneece Mays, Shawn Maag; Joeritta Crowley, Vincent Crowley (Stephanie), Philip King (Elizabeth); Godchild: Tyrell Page; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, a host of grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at 3 p.m. at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel with Rev. Vernon Winfrey officiating. Visitation will start one hour prior to the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Kidney Foundation or American Heart Association. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.