Tommie Lee Mays, 67, of Jasper, Texas, passed away on August 27, 2025. He was born on April 11, 1958, in Jasper, Texas, to President and Parthener Mays. He attended JH Rowe School in Jasper, Texas.

In his journey through life, Tommie later met and married LaQuinta Armstrong.

Tommie Lee was a dedicated and hardworking man of many talents. At an early age, he began working in pulpwood alongside his father and older brothers, building a strong work ethic that carried throughout his life. He also had a deep passion for building, and his craftsmanship became well-known in the community. From birdhouses to decorative water wells, sturdy dog houses, and even home renovations, everything he created was built to last for decades. A truly gifted and self-taught carpenter, Tommie Lee's work reflected both his skill and his love for creating with his hands.

Beyond his skills, Tommie Lee was a man of kindness and generosity. He touched countless lives and left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, LaQuinta Mays, and his son, Tommie Grant. He also leaves behind his stepchildren, Dajenara Armstrong (Leonard), Lapauldrick Collins (Destiny), Lapetra Hooper (Undre Hooper), Keldrick Armstrong (Ariyah), and Gary Joe Scott. Tommie was blessed with 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Mildred Williams (the late Arnold Jr.), Lillie Pearl Fillyaw (Clayton), and Betty Jerl Tukes (Lavel Sr.); and his sisters-in-law, Diann Mays, Earnestine Mays, and Glorice Mays. Along with his family, Tommie leaves behind many friends and extended loved ones who will miss him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, President and Parthener Mays; son, Patrick Grant; brothers, Ernest J. "EJ" Mays, Freddie Lee Mays, Eddie B. Mays, Billie Joe Mays, Sr., Dent Mays, Sr., Bobbie J. Mays, and Raymond Mays; sister, Mamie Fowler; and sisters-in-law, Anna Marget Mays, Minnie Lee Mays, and Bobbie Mays.