Gene Delano Mayes

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Gene Delano Mayes

Gene Delano Mayes, 85, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 16, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC. Born in Gaston County, he was the son of the late Darwin Hardin and Bertie Susanna Mayes. He loved the Lord and was a longtime member of Family Worship Center in Kings Mountain. He was retired from the Warehouse Industry. He was a good family man, a loving husband, father and grandfather who loved watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren play ball throughout the years. He enjoyed cutting grass and relaxing on the porch. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

SURVIVORS: Wife of 66 years: Shirley Pearson Mayes, Kings Mountain, NC Daughter: Jackie Mayes Putnam, Kings Mountain, NC Two Grandsons: Brandon Gene Putnam (Melanie) Kings Mountain, NC; and Jason Keith Putnam (Jessica) Gastonia, NC Five Great Grandchildren: Mason, Brinley, Hudson, Hadley and Gracyn Two Sisters: Martha Weaver (Larry) Gastonia, NC; and Gloria Heath (Rev. John) Kings Mountain, NC

FUNERAL SERVICE : Thursday, May 20, 2021, 2:00 PM, Family Worship Center in Kings Mountain with Rev. Dr. Roger Woodard officiating.

VISITATION: One hour prior to the service at Family Worship Center

INTERMENT : Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC

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