Michael J. Mayes
May 2, 1952 ~ July 24, 2017
MEMORIAL MASS: 10 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2017, at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church with Father Clem Davis and Father James Brockmeier officiating CALLING: 9 a.m. until time of service Monday at the church INURNMENT: Garland Brook Cemetery. MEMORIAL DONATIONS: American Cancer Society, St. Bartholomew Catholic Church or the Bartholomew County Humane Society.To view Michael's memorial video, please CLICK HERE Michael J. Mayes, 65, of Washington Street, died at 8:32 p.m. July 16, 2017, at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis. Michael was born May 2, 1952, in Columbus, the son of Melvin J. and Violet M. Hill Mayes. He married Marsha L. Behrman July 7, 1973. He attended St. Bartholomew Catholic School through the 8th grade and graduated from Columbus High School in 1970. Michael retired from the U.S. Post Office and was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed fishing with his brother and nephew, working in his yard and was an avid pet lover. Michael also enjoyed watching the evening sunsets with his wife and loved spending time with family. Survivors include his wife, Marsha; brothers, James E. (Caroline) Mayes of Florida, Robert J. (Paula) Mayes of Florida and Thomas W. (Diana) Mayes of Greenwood; a sister-in-law, Sandra Barnes of Seymour; and several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Dorothy A. Lay and Mary A. La Fave.
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You have been our neighbors for a short time but have had such a cheerful impact in our lives. We are so sorry for your loss Marsha and will miss Michael’s smile and upbeat attitude.
Dear Marsha and family. I had the pleasure to grow up with Mike at St. B. We were great friends and I think of him often. He taught me how to stand up for myself when I was bullied and I never forgot that. We had a lot of fun as kids at Donner Park and cruising Columbus on my bike. I rode him on my handle bars because he did not have a bike. I remember that Real Estate Class we took together but I don’t think either one of us got into that field. Anyway, great memories and he was a great guy and will be missed. God bless you and you family. Greg Dalton
Marsha, we are praying you find comfort in friends and family through this difficult time.
We just learned the sad news of Michael’s passing. Bong and I have a great memory of a good neighbor at Sandy Hook and playing mixed double tennis together. He will be missed. Our sincere condolence go out to you and your family and pray for comforts and healing during this difficult time. Bong & CB Kim
Marsha…I am so very sorry for your loss. Bill called and let me know today and I told him that I was just thinking of you and Bill and the credit on Wednesday of this week and how I missed our talks. I would very much liked to have been there this Monday, but my schedule won’t allow…but know that you’ll be in my thoughts and prayers.
Marsha, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mike. He was always such a happy person. He is going to be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
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Marsha, We’re so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. We have a lot of fond memories of Mike. Prayers for you and your family at this difficult time. Blessings, Peg and Bob Allman
I grew up with Mike from childhood and so enjoyed being around him So enjoyed the other members of his family as well. Be comforted in knowing that he is now in a much better place.