of Marshall, AR

September 12, 1945 - May 27, 2022

Jack Mays, age 76, of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, May 27th, 2022 in Marshall, Arkansas surrounded by family. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on September 12th, 1945 to Ancil C. Mays and Ila Jo Horton Mays.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Sharon Helm Mays of the home; three children, Sherri Jo Treat (Curtis) of Fayetteville, Jack Mays Jr. (Kim) of Harrison and Timmy John Mays (Rebecca) of Fayetteville; adored grandchildren, Luke Treat (Linh), Hunter Mays, Logan Mays, Matthew Mays, Lila Mays and John Mays; sisters, Cindy Mahan of Russellville and Becky Kilburn (Marc) of Little Rock; and many nieces, nephews, numerous other family and friends. Jack is preceded in death by his parents, Ancil and Ila Jo Mays.

Jack's parents and uncles and aunts owned Mays Store in Marshall while he was growing up, so there was plenty of time for mischief and fun around the square with all the cousins and friends from other family businesses. Jack loved to laugh and was quite mischievous as a youngster. One such endeavor he rode his pony, Topsy, through Mays Store during store hours and was later 'bucked off Topsy during a town parade. Young Jack and a cousin accomplice also burned down a shed while sending smoke signals to another cousin. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1963. Jack married his high school sweetheart, Sharon, on January 17, 1965 and went on to attain a business degree from Arkansas Tech University in 1967. Jack and Sharon spent time in the Witts Springs Community from the Fall of 1967 to the Spring of 1970 while they worked at the school. Jack and Sharon lived three years in Russellville before returning to Marshall to work for a cousin selling real estate, which later opened the door for him to purchase his own real estate business. Jack went on to acquire his appraisal license and continued his career in real estate until his retirement. Jack was introduced to the outdoors as a young man by his Uncle Doyle Horton. He spent most of his free time hunting, fishing and camping with his friends and family. In his later years he and Sharon enjoyed spending time at their family cabin on the White River with his children and grandchildren. Jack accepted Christ as his Savior at the age of 10. He was an example of love to his family. He was a patient man with a kind, humble heart, always calm during the storms of life. He was perpetually optimistic and witty. Jack lived by example and was thankful for what he had and always willing to share. He will be missed greatly by all who knew him.

Graveside services for Jack will be 1:00 PM Tuesday, May 31st, 2022 at East Lawn Cemetery in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Buck Mays III, Bro. Marc Kilburn and Bro. Luke Treat officiating. Bearers are Hunter Mays, Logan Mays, Matthew Mays, Lila Mays, John Mays and Luke Treat. Honorary bearers are Buck Mays, Marc Kilburn, Robert McNair, John David Stringfellow, Jess Myatt, Richard Passmore, James Mainord and Johnny Neal. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to all friends and family who have shown their love and care through his battle with Alzheimer's. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to: Alzheimer's Association 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Coffman Funeral Home
923 Highway 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com