James Earl Mays was born September 12, 1946 to Oscar and Weder Mays in Waxahachie, Texas. He attended Waxahachie Public School. James is preceded in death by his loving wife Tommie Hazel of 43 years, parents, six brothers and one sister. Survivors: One daughter- Jessica Nicole Mays, four sisters- Christine Lacey, Dorothy Hollins (Carl), Shirley Mays (Melvin) and Helen Mays of Waxahachie, a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.