Mr. Raymond James Maye, age 79, of Crumpler passed away Thursday night, September 1, 2016 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 5, 2016 at 11:00am at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lonnie Jones officiating. Mr. Maye was born in Ashe County on February 15, 1937 to the late Raymond and Lettie Mae Brackens Maye. He repaired lawn mowers. He attended Welcome Home Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing and gardening in his spare time. He is survived by his wife, Linda Blevins Maye; several nieces and nephews also survive. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family, c/o Boone Family Funeral Home, PO Box 786, West Jefferson, NC 28694.