John Alfred Mayes

John Alfred Mayes, Jr., age 92, died August 25, 2015. John was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. He worked for Tucker Steel for 34 years and retired as plant superintendent. He then was a cattleman for 28 years. John enjoyed working on his farm and listening to country music. John was a master metal fabricator having built his own sawmill and several farm and hay harvesting implements and also built the family home. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Ethel Mayes. Survived by his wife of 74 years, Mary Arnada Mayes; children Katrine Jurjevich and husband Anthony, Elaine Mayes and husband Jon Newkirk, Eunice Sebby and husband David; grandchildren Mary Katrine Jurjevich Crane and husband Rich, John Jurjevich and wife Jenny; great grandchildren Serena Crane, Brandon Crane, and David Jurjevich; sister Martha Jane Monday; niece Mitzi Monday. The family thanks Debbie Nicely, personal caregiver, for her dedication and excellent care, and also thanks to Tennova Hospice for excellent care in the last month. The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 pm Friday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. Family and friends will meet 12:45 pm Saturday at Lynnhurst Cemetery for 1:00 pm graveside service.