James (Jim) W. Mayes, 87, of Lake Wales, Florida, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born March 7, 1938, son of Sylvester Mayes and Mable Humble Mayes. He graduated from Purchase Line High School in 1956.
On June 22, 1959, he married his loving wife of 65 years, Audrey (Barr) Mayes. Jim worked at Jefferson Grocery warehouse in Punxsutawney.
After retirement, Jim and Audrey traveled and enjoyed his favorite trip to Alaska.
Jim is survived by his wife, Audrey, and his four children, son James W. Mayes Jr., and wife Stephanie, and daughters Denise Lang and husband Barry Lang, Sonia Shaffer and husband Bill Shaffer, and Dama Mayes.
His grandchildren are Nicholas Mayes, Austin Lang, Jordan Lang, Dustin Lang, Dylan Fivecoate and Chandler Fivecoate. His great-grandchildren are Laken, Laila and Tori Lang, and Blakely Fivecoate.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Sylvester Mayes Jr., Franklin Mayes, Ellen, Bob and Edward Mayes.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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(Originally Published by The Punxsutawney Spirit)
