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James H. Mayes

James H. Mayes, 74, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015 at the Circle of Life Hospice Home in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born on March 16, 1941, in Harmon Community, Tontitown, Arkansas, a son of Samuel Mayes and Weltha (Griggs) Mayes. He married Linda Sue McCarty on October 6, 1967 in Springdale, Arkansas. He retired as a truck driver with Wal-Mart. He was an avid bowler and also enjoyed fishing and hunting. James was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Phillip Mayes and Billy Jack Mayes; and a niece, Gabi Mayes. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Linda Mayes of the home; two children, Kelli Winn and husband William of Springdale, Arkansas and James E. Mayes and wife Sarah of Springfield, Virginia; four grandchildren, Benjamin Winn, Zachary Winn, Mary Kate Winn all of Springdale, Arkansas and Zoe Mayes of Springfield, Virginia; one sister, Linda Hamilton and husband David of Elkins, Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be held at the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in Springdale, Arkansas on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 10 a.m. Pastor Mark Weaver will officiate the service. Donations can be made in his name to the Circle of Life Hospice Home, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, Arkansas 72762. To sign the online guest book visit www.backstrom-pyeatte.com.

Published April 17, 2015

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