Richard D. Mays

Richard (Dick) David Mays, age 70, a resident of Fort Myers, FL, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 2, 2017, at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, FL. He was born June 8, 1947 in Toledo, OH. Dick loved his family and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He called Toledo home for most of his life attending high school at DeVilbiss and university at the University of Toledo – where he received both Bachelors and Juris Doctor degrees. Dick was entrepreneurial and started a few small businesses when the children were young, the most notable being Challenge Cup Grand Prix Go Carts – a business he started with lifelong friend Larry Hutchinson. His intent was to fund the kid’s college years and his selfless hard work and business acumen accomplished that. Dick later focused on real estate law and became an active member of the Toledo business community. He became a partner with First Capital Title and eventually assumed the position of President and Chief Executive Officer. Dick was known for his unwavering ethics and strong character – he was an exceptional attorney, a respecter of persons, and kind to all. Dick loved ‘giving back’ by teaching real estate law to many real estate professionals in the Toledo area. In addition to his professional pursuits, Dick always made time for his grandchildren attending countless recitals and sporting events over the years. Playing catch in the back yard, listening to a piano piece played by a granddaughter, or gasping while watching another granddaughter flipping through the air – those were his cherished activities with his grandchildren. He always referred to his granddaughters as “Precious”, a name each of them loved. After retiring, Dick and Glenda relocated to Fort Myers, Florida to enjoy the weather and host family and friends. Having a wonderful sense of humor and a quick wit, Dick was always good for a ‘groaner’ – or a joke that makes one roll their eyes and say “oh brother”. He took great pride in seeing this trait alive and well in many of his grandchildren – and we will remember him every time we hear one of the kids crack themselves up with a ‘Grampa joke’. In recent days, Dick loved morning coffee on the patio with Glenda, hosting friends at the house, and planning (and taking) trips to see places that he and Glenda had always dreamed of visiting. Giving his life to the Lord, Dick was an active Christian from youth. Growing up in Liberty Baptist Church, both of his parents were active in ministry – and he followed their example. Busing children to Church for Sunday School was an act of service that he enjoyed and did for many years. Dick and Glenda were members of the ‘Young Married’ group at Church and maintain many of the friendships that grew from that ministry to this day. Dick was outgoing and social, always extending a warm welcome to family and friends – he was generous with his time and means. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Glenda; his three children, Christopher (Tammy) Mays of Carol Stream, IL, Tanya (Garrick) White of Waterville, OH, and Todd (Leah) Mays of Las Vegas, NV; 6 grandchildren, Cameron and Brenna Mays, Amelia and Lorelle White, and Zachary and Jacob Mays; his sister Melinda (Joe) Moran and brother Bill (Lonie) Mays.

Richard D. Mays

June 8, 1947 - September 2, 2017