Bruce Paul Mays

Bruce Paul Mays, born January 14, 1929 died December 1, 2018 surrounded by wife and children. Married 68 years to Betty (Holland) Mays. Graduated from Rule High School in 1947. Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Germany in 1951-52. Retired from Roadway Express. He was a life-long Teamster and a member of the Lonsdale United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents Leon and Mary (Craig) Mays, son David Mays, son-in-law Mark Dunlap, brothers Lowery and Harold Mays, and sister-in-law Helen (Loveday) Mays. Survived by children Steve (Sharon), Gary (Susan), Paula Dunlap, Sandy Woodford (Tim), sister-in-law Paula (Parker) Mays, daughter-in-law Jodi Mays, and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. The family would like to give a special thank you to caregivers Pam and Margie for their extraordinary care. Family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday December 4, 2018 at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel. A service will follow after at 7:00 p.m. Reverend John Holland and Walter Cross officiating. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Lonsdale United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 5565, Knoxville, TN 37928. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com