Jack Mayes
The tall dark handsome football hero
Who's rating is way above zero.
Is this Jack Mayes, a Friendly guy
He'll be a farmer by and by

Jack Mayes, age 90, of Midlothian, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Charlton Hospital, Dallas, Texas. He was born March 22, 1923 in Trinity Mills, Texas, ninth of ten children to Edgar Pleasant Mayes and Louise Duwe Mayes. He was a graduate of Carrollton High School. Mr. Mayes is survived by son Michael and his wife Debbi, their children Brandon and Marcie, her husband Robbie and their daughters Kailee and Chesnie; son Terry and his son Austin; daughter Deborah and husband Greg, and her sons Chris and Matt and Chris’ wife Nicole, and daughter Susan. He is also survived by brother Edgar D. Mayes, sisters Merle Isom and Regina Stephens, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In 1948 he and Alma Kerr of Carrollton began their 60 years of married life together. They raised four children on their Midlothian farm/ranch. He began his love of farming and ranching as a boy for his parents and neighbors. Upon returning home from Europe after World War II, he put his savings into purchasing the Midlothian farm. He and Alma worked night and day to establish a dairy, later a chicken farm and then a lucrative BeefMaster cattle ranch. While running his dairy he also held a full time job with Security Engineering in Dallas. He retired as a machinist from TXI Cement Plant in Midlothian. He and Alma contacted the rural communities of Midlothian and Sardis to help establish the Sardis-Lone Elm community water supply. He served as its president for almost 20 years/a Board Member for 40 years. A highlight of his later years was his Honor Flight trip to Washington D.C. with Ellis Country World War II Veterans. He was a US ARMY AIR CORP Veteran of World War II. As a machinist at North American Aviation, Dallas, Texas, he helped build the P-51 Mustang fighter planes; he helped build them, saw them in action and assessed battle damage. He served as Supply Staff Sergeant with the 8th Air Force in England for 2 years and Quarter Master Supply Tech Sergeant in Germany. He was dedicated to family, his nation and his love for the Lord. He loved working with his cattle and land. He was a member of First Baptist Midlothian. For visitation, the family will receive friends and family from 6 to 8pm Friday, January 10th at the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home, 511 West Main, Waxahachie, Texas. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 am, Saturday, January 11th, in the Chapel of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home, 511 West Main, Waxahachie with Pastor Bruce Prindle of Midlothian First Baptist officiating. Internment follows at Sardis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 1651 S Midlothian Parkway, Midlothian, Texas 76065. Visitation Friday January 10, 2014, 6 - 8 PM at Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home - Waxahachie Click for Map and Directions Funeral Service Saturday January 11, 2014, 10:30 AM at Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home - Waxahachie   Burial - Saturday January 11, 2014 at Sardis Cemetery

Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams

The Carrollton Chronicle - Friday, May 2, 1941