John Mayes

Luginbuel Funeral Home - 918-2556-5555..... John Robert (Bob) Mayes April 7, 1928 - April 2, 2017 Bob took his walk to be with our Heavenly Father the early hours of April 2, 2017, his daughter Nancy was at his side. Bob was the son of Earl Joseph Mayes and Thelma Roberdia "Caldwell" Mayes. Bob was born in Enid Oklahoma, but in his early childhood moved to the Ketchum/Langley Area. Bob served in the Army with a tour of duty in Japan during War World II and was called back as a reserve in the Korean Conflict. Bob married Gladys June Macon on March 7, 1949, making their home in the Ketchum/Langley area. They had three children John Earl, Robert Whayne and Nancy Ruth. After 22 years of marriage, they divorced. Bob married Betty A Drywater. Betty had two children Scott and Mary Ellen. Bob worked as a heavy construction superintendent until his retirement. He enjoyed raising horses, cattle, fishing, gardening and helping his grandsons Preston John and Aaron Whayne with their music. Bob was preceded in death by both parents Earl Joseph Mayes and Thelma Roberdia "Caldwell" Mayes, wife Betty A Mayes, a son John Earl Mayes, brother Thomas Earl Mayes and his first wife Gladys June "Macon" Mayes. Bob is survived by his daughter Nancy Ruth Mayes, and grandsons Preston John and Aaron Whayne Mayes, of Vinita, Oklahoma. Also, a sons Robert Whayne Mayes of Vinita, Oklahoma, and stepson Scott Lamb of Owasso, Oklahoma, and daughter Mary Ellen Smoke of Spavinaw, Oklahoma as well as, two brothers Ray and Jerry Mayes, and two sisters Joan Flock and Carolyn Olson all of the Ketchum/Langley area. Bob had fourteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his beloved pets, Leah and Sissy. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Ketchum with Jerry Mayes and Elder John Moyer officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Luginbuel Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.honoringmemories.com

Service Details

Wednesday, April 5th, 2017 2:00pm, 7th Day Adventist Church-Ketchum