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IN LOVING MEMORY OF William E. May, Sr.
William E.
May, Sr.
January 22, 1924 – July 22, 2017
William E. May, Sr.'s Obituary
Mr. May, 93, of Brookhaven, MS, passed from this life on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born on January 22, 1924, in Brookhaven, MS, to John Sidney and Sarah Dunn May. He served his country in the US Navy; was a deacon of Pearlhaven Baptist Church; was a retired toll board tech from Bell South; was a member of the Brookhaven Masonic Lodge #241, York Rite, Scottish Rite, Shriners, the Eastern Star and the Civitian Club; served as an alderman for 4 years for the City of Brookhaven; and enjoyed working with his cows, bird watching, traveling, and spending time with his family and his church family. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.
Preceding his in death were his parents, John Sidney and Sarah Dunn May; son, Gregory Thomas May; grandson, Michael Chad May; sisters, Theda May Stephens, Anita May Maples and Freddie May Miller; and brothers, Ernest May, Royce May, Mack May and John May.
Survivors are his wife of 67 years, Edna Merle Entrican May; daughter, Johnnie May Nevels and husband Dwayne of Brookhaven, MS; sons, William "Billy" May and wife Glenda of Wesson, MS, Jerry Bert May and wife Donnette of Arley, AL, Jack Anthony May of Brookhaven, MS, and Donald Eugene May and wife Cheryl of Brookhaven, MS; sister, Patricia May Harrell of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Pallbearers are Todd May, Dwayne Nevels, Jr., Allen May, Greg May, Trent May and Dwayne Nevels, Sr. Honorary pallbearers are Benny Maples, Jimmy Stephens, Jamie Maples, Mack "Randy" May, Glenn "Bo" Miller, Jr., Ronald "Rusty" May, Kenneth May, David Harrell, Joey Harrell and Phil Harrell.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Deaconess Home Health and Hospice, and the staff of Silver Cross Nursing Home.
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Brookhaven Funeral Home
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Brookhaven Funeral Home
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Brookhaven Funeral Home
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