Born August 11, 1964 in Casey County, KY, he is the son of Foster Mays and the late Jean Cotton Cooper. He was a devoted husband, father, and of the Baptist faith. Marty also loved his animals, fishing, and driving his tractors. In years past, he enjoyed drag racing. He was a carpet installer for over 30 years.
Survivors include his beloved wife Janie Romans Mays; one son, Marty (Rachael) Mays, Jr. of Liberty; four daughters, Christy Mays (Todd) of Liberty, Kelly (Dwayne) Mays of Winchester, Jessica (Clayton) Spradlin of Bethelridge, and Shannon Mays (Buddy Smith) of Liberty; three sisters, Lora (David) Guy of Liberty, Donna Jean Herring of Berea, and Kathy Bean of Paris, KY; and fourteen grandchildren.
Cremation rights were honored by McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with guestbook available online at www.mckinneybrown.com