Jimmy Darren Mayes, 53, of Gore, OK, was born December 21, 1963 at Norman, OK, the son of J. D. and Carroll (Renfro) Mayes and died Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at his home in Gore.

On June 3, 1996 Jimmy married Milisa Ann Huff. Jimmy was a graduate of Gore High School. He worked roadwork construction for the past 15 years and previously had built cell towers. Jimmy was an all-around cowboy who enjoyed rodeos, bull riding, riding and breaking horses. He loved his family and grandkids. Watching Westerns with grandchildren, J. C. and Delilah, was a favorite pastime along with riding horses with Colt and caring for their animals, drawing and coloring with Ruby, looking at cars with Elaine and Emily.

Survivors include his wife, Milisa; children, Elaine Mayes, Emily Mayes, Colt Mayes, Ruby Mayes, Wesley Huff and wife, Danielle, Kelsey Morgan and husband, Justin, Calvin Girty, and Kelly Girty; grandchildren, Jace, Kinsey, Audrey, J. C., and Delilah; mother, Carroll Mayes of Gore; brothers, Jackie Mayes and Don Mayes; sisters, Jaylene Mayes, Tina Mayes, and Michelle Mayes. He was preceded in death by his father, J. D. Mayes.