Charles R. Mays, 79, of Lynchburg passed away peacefully Saturday, June 6, 2020.
He was a retired engineer with over 40 years experience at Areva.
Charles was preceded in death by his son, Michael Mays; brother, Fred Mays, and sister Peggy Mays.
Surviving are his wife, Karen Mays; daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Joey Skinner; son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Lisa Mays; step-son, Justin Johnson (Helena); grandchildren, Lindsay and Scott Beebe, Joseph and Layney Skinner, Mary Lewis, Kayla Johnson, and R.J. Johnson; one great-grandchild, Greyson Quinn Skinner.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2020 in Spring Hill Cemetery.
All are welcome to pay their respects at the funeral home Monday, June 8, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations be made to the Lynchburg Humane Society, 1211 Old Graves Mill Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.