Jimmie Mayes

Jimmie Ray Mayes, 85, Hot Springs, Arkansas died July 26. He was born September 8, 1931, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Jim is survived by his wife, Judy Fergusson Mayes; his four children, Mark (Susan Baldridge), Bisbee, Arizona; Dwight, Sparks, Nevada; Melissa, Metairie, Louisiana; Scott (Kelly Kreider), Metairie; and three grandchildren, Lauren, Nanaimo, British Columbia; Alec, Durango, Colorado; and Lilly, Metairie. He received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Texas Tech and retired as a senior vice-president from Walk, Haydel, and Associates, Consulting Engineers in New Orleans. He was a Registered Professional Engineer in Texas and Louisiana and was a member of several professional engineering organizations. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in New Orleans for many years. After moving to Hot Springs, he was a member of the National Park Rotary Club and participated in many other volunteer organizations, including the former St. Joseph’s Hospital, Literacy Council, and First United Methodist Church. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, August 12 at 10:30 am at First United Methodist Church, Hot Springs. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice.

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