Donald Raymond Mays was born on May 7, 1937 at Dodson, Texas, the son of Joseph W. and Robbie (Hutchins) Mays, and passed away on January 11, 2021 at the age of 83 years.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ivalou "Myke" (Shephard) Mays, who he married on August 7, 1960 at Sikeston, Missouri, four (4) brothers Bill Mays, Basil Mays, Dick Mays, G.L. Mays, and two (2) sisters Lula Warren and Christine Godwin.

Donald is survived by two (2) sons James (Nancy) Mays, Donnie (Joan) Mays, one (1) daughter Suzanne (Ray) Waites, seven (7) grandchildren, nine (9) great-grandchildren and one (1) great-great-grandchild.

Donald attended Church of Christ in Fredericktown, was an Army Veteran, and enjoyed playing guitar, singing, working outside, going to Florida in the winter and was the founder of Barefoot Village Fireworks.