Mike was born August 28, 1949, in Denton Texas to James A. and Bobbie Allen Mays and was the eldest of four children, graduated from Denton High School in 1967, and was a 1977 graduate of Texas Tech University with a Master's of Education.

Mike was an active citizen throughout Denton County serving as President of Green Springs Water Supply Cooperation, President of the Green Valley Cemetery Association, and former President of the Texas Lathe and Plastering Association. Mike carried on the family business, Mays Plastering, and Stucco for more than thirty years.

Mike spent the last 12 years enjoying life with Andrea Simons and her two daughters Jana and Sara.  He had fun traveling the country and enjoying horse shows with them and their friends. They had lots of laughs and fun along the way.

The family will have a visitation at the DeBerry Funeral Home on Monday, January 31, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

Funeral Services will take place in the Chapel at the DeBerry Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 starting at 2:00 PM. Burial will take place at Green Valley Cemetery in Aubrey, TX.

Mike was predeceased by his father, James A. Mays, brother, Pat Mays, sister, Debbie Bowles, and grandson, Connor Montgomery.

Survivors include his mother, Bobbie Allen Mays, sister, Cindy (Bill) Bounds, children Carrie Palmer and Lori Montgomery, grandchildren, Whitney Watkins, Riley and Hayden Palmer, Michael Montgomery, and two great-grandchildren, Dezirae and Skyelar Watkins.

Mike will be deeply missed by his family and the countless friends he cherished though his professional career and team roping world.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to MD Anderson cancer center.