Amos Lee Mays Sr., was born on January 23, 1956, in Hattiesburg, MS to Lincoln and Mary Mays.

Amos retired from Phillips Building Supply Headquarters. In his spare time Amos enjoyed working on cars, playing pool, bowling and being around his family and friends.

Amos is survived by his wife, Wendy; beloved siblings, King Mays, William (Arlean) Mays, Jimmy (Mary) Mays, Gerlean Mays, Bertha (Johnnie) Campbell, Arzella Ann (James) Guinn, Melinda Martin, Ledale (Alvanell) Mays, Rosetta Simmons, Last but certainly not least his brother from another mother; Mr. James Forney (Ruth), cherished children, Amos (Naomi) Mays Jr., Lola Coleman, Edward (Belinda) Goff, Lorenzo (Kim) Goff, Lincoln (Ravon) Mays; bonus children,  Anshay Goff, Melvin Magee III, Shamara, Danielle Magee, David Magee, Betty Magee;and his adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

John 15:13 "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."