Osage County OK Obit for: MAYES, James "Jim" E. 
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From the Medford (OR) Mail Tribune 03-02-2005 at www.mailtribune.com

James "Jim" E. Mayes of Medford, died Feb. 23, 2005 at Medford Rehabilitation 
Center.Mr. Mayes was born on June 28, 1931, in DeNoya, Oklahoma to 
James Franklin Mayes and Emma E. Williford Brown. Jim attended schools 
in Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado. He earned a BA degree in Theology from 
North Central Bible College, and School of Music, Minneapolis. He was an 
ordained Minister.
Jim was employed by Pacific Power as an energy consultant. He worked in 
Medford, Coos Bay, Cottage Grove and Rock Springs, Wyoming where he retired.
Jim was always involved with community affairs. He was on the Founding 
committee, Central point Area Chamber of Commerce and served two terms as 
first president. He also served as Director of Central Point Planning 
Commission, he was the Vice President of the Association of Jackson County 
Chambers, he was on the Jackson County Economic Development Committee, and 
was on Lane Community College as a Honorary Trustee, he was the President 
of Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce, the President of the Rock Springs 
Rotary Club and Lions Club, and he was on the State of Wyoming Economic 
Development and Stability Board. Jim received numerous awards for his 
community involvement.

Survivors include a sister, F. Lorain. Tate, and her husband, Dominic of 
Central Point; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 
his parents; a son,George Mayes; a brother, Loyd Mayes and half-brothers, 
Homer R. Brown and Herschel C. Brown.

Arrangements: Conger-Morris Central Point Chapel.