Timothy James Maye

September 30, 1957 - December 12, 2016

Mr. Timothy James Maye, 59, of Marshville, North Carolina went home to be with his Lord on Monday, December 12, 2016. Tim was born on September 30, 1957 in Charlotte, North Carolina to Jacksie Sims Maye and the late Coy M. Maye. Tim later met and united in marriage to the love of his life, Kathy M. Maye. Throughout his life Tim spent his free time gardening, his biggest passion was growing things. Mr. Maye was highly regarded as a mentor, role model, and a wonderful educator, impacting and influencing many students throughout his years in the Agricultural Education field in which he spent over 35 years. Tim was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist church. In addition to his love for his students and agriculture, Tim's biggest accomplishment was the love he had for his family. Mr. Maye was a staple in the Pageland community for many years and will be missed by all who had the honor of knowing him. He is preceded in death by his Brother-In-Law David Martin. Those left to celebrate and remember his life include his loving Wife of 37 years, Kathy Maye of Marshville, North Carolina, Sons, Aaron T. Maye (Victoria) of Monroe, North Carolina and Andrew M. Maye (Emily) of Pageland, South Carolina, Mother, Jacksie Sims Maye of Wingate, North Carolina, Brothers, Roger Maye (Mary) of Wingate, North Carolina and Ervin J. Maye of West Columbia, South Carolina, Sisters, Janet Mackey (Rick) of Monroe, North Carolina and Donna Cook (Bill) of Waxhaw, North Carolina, Three Grandchildren, Abigail Grace Maye, Howard James Maye, and Lily Ann Maye. A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 PM on Wednesday, December, 14, 2016 at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Marshville, North Carolina, with Pastor Mel Winstead officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 - 2:30 PM on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 prior to the service at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, c/o Bus Fund, 46 Mt. Moriah Church Road, Marshville, North Carolina 28103. Baumgartner Funeral Home of Pageland, South Carolina (www.baumgartnerfh.com) is assisting the Maye Family.