Eddie Rufus Mays

EDDIE RUFUS MAYS, son of the late Henry Ben and Carrie Mays, was born on March 12, 1947 in Forkland, Alabama. He departed this life on January 18, 2013 after a lengthy illness. He accepted Christ at an early age. After graduating from high school he moved to Baltimore, Maryland and enlisted in the United States Army where he served for two years in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged. Later he attended Morgan State College where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology. He worked for the Baltimore City School System for thirty-two years until retirement. He was married to Essolene K. Mays, who preceded him in death. Eddie leaves to cherish his memory: two sisters, Carrie L. Davis and Ernestine Cook McCallum; one brother, Frank Mays of Cleveland, Ohio; stepchildren, Karen Davenport, Karl, Kevin and Rudolph Woods; three aunts, Mrs. Sadie Williams, Mrs. Louise Hubbard and Mrs. Bernice Mays of Birmingham, Alabama; two sisters-in-law, Clara Johnson and Blanche Stevens; brother-in-law, James West; nieces, Mary, Michele, Carra, Sherry, Linda, Darlene, Caral, Joyce, Carolyn, Bernice and Florence; nephews, Clyde, Eric, Terrell, Clinton, Ramie, George and James Eddie; a host of great- and great-great-nieces, -nephews, cousins and friends. LOOK ON THE SUNNY SIDE There are always two sides, the good and the bad. The dark and the light, the sad and the glad. But in looking back over the good and the bad, we’re aware of the number of good things we’ve had. And in counting our blessings, we find when we’re through. We’ve no reason at all to complain or be blue. So thank God for the good things He has already done and be grateful to Him for the battle you’ve won. And know that the same God who helped you before is ready and willing to help you once more. Then with faith in your heart, reach out for God’s hand and accept what He sends, though you can’t understand. For our Father in Heaven always knows what is best, and if you trust in His wisdom, your life will be blessed. For always remember that whatever betide you, you are never alone for God is beside you. Lovingly submitted, The Family

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Eddie Rufus Mays

March 12, 1947 - January 18, 2013