Russell Wayne Mays, 67, of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on November 16, 2017 at Rest Haven Manor in Albion.
Wayne was born June 26, 1950 in Mt. Vernon, IL to Olive (Lively) and Russell Mays. He married Anna Mae Morris on January 1, 1977 at the Keensburg Christian Church in Keensburg, IL, and she survives.
He had served as a part-time minister in the past for both the Bellmont Christian Church and the Wynoose Christian Church, and a factory worker at both Champion Labs and Snap-On. Wayne graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Education from the Saint Louis Christian College in 2001, and was a member of the Sigma Lambda Chi Chi Honor Society. He enjoyed his grandchildren’s activities and singing for the Lord.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Anna Mae Mays of Albion; two sons: Jonathan (Rebekka) Mays of Browns and Kainen Mays of Albion; one daughter, Autumn Mays of Albion; three sisters: Diane Wilson of Oregon, Linda (Bob) Robinson of Mt. Vernon, and Elaine (Frankie) Owens of Mt. Vernon; and four grandchildren: Brooklyn, Trace, Maggie, and Windsor Mays. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Anna Maria Mays, and granddaughter Clemma Frances.
Visitation will be held Monday, November 20, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ingram Funeral Home in Albion. Funeral service will be Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with burial to follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery in Mt. Carmel.
Memorials may be made to Toys For Tots, and envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Fond memories and online condolences may be shared with the family at www.ingramfh.net.
Ingram Funeral Home of Albion is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
