Lance Alan Mays

    A memorial service celebrating the life of Lance Alan Mays, 48, of Thornville, will be held on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Thornville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Jeremy Shank officiating.  Friends may call one hour prior to the memorial service on Friday, at the funeral home, 56 S. Main Street, Thornville, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Lance was born in Newark, Ohio on December 15, 1970 to Gregory H. Mays and Cinda K. (Hook) Butler.  He passed away at his residence on April 26, 2019. Lance enjoyed riding and grooming horses, fishing, cooking and mud-running with his Jeep.  Most important was the time he spent with his loving daughter, family and friends. In addition to his parents, survivors include his daughter, Lindsey Mays; grandson, Rhett Hunt; grandmother, Donna Crouse; siblings, Terry (Sarah) Weaver, Jamey (Heidi) Mays, Charles (Ashley) Hook, Travis (Jess) Butler, Kendra (Danny) Simpson and Rick Packer; step-father, Jerry Butler; step-mother, Rita Noall; his loving dog, Turbo; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents; brother, Andy Butler; and step-mother, Pamela Mays. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Lance to the American Heart Association.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. You can view Lance's Journey of Remembrance video by clicking on this link. Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to care for Lance and his family.