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1926 - 2007
 Samuel E. May, 80, of Huntington, died peacefully at home after a long illness on Thursday, March 1, 2007. He was surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2007 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville by the Rev. Gordon Humphrey. Entombment will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. He was born on November 16, 1926, in Barboursville, West Virginia, a son of the late Charles W. May and Grace Midkiff May. He was a 1949 Cum Laude graduate of Marshall University with a BA degree in accounting, and he was a US Army veteran, having served during the Korean conflict. He was a fifty year member of the Grand Lodge of West Virginia, holding the distinction of Master Mason. Mr. May was self-employed in the dry cleaning business in Barboursville during the 1950's. He retired from a successful pharmaceutical and medical equipment sales career. He enjoyed traveling with his wife. In recent years, they spent time at their second home in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Another joy of his life was spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Everett, Ray, and Ora May; four sisters, Hazel White, Nellie Murphy, Calma Thompson and Betty Sellards. He is survived by his wife, Georgia; one daugher, Sandra L. May of Poquoson, Virginia; one son, Samuel E. (Bo) May, Jr. of Huntington; four grandchildren, Sam Ratcliff and Charlie Ratcliff of Poquoson, Virginia and Brett and Whitney May of Huntington; one sister, Helen Perry of West Palm Beach, Florida. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 11 condolences.
Annette May Piper
Monday March 5, 2007 at
10:49 PM
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I want to send my condolence in your loss.I am twin daughter of Earl May. My Grandfather was Ott May, Brother of Charlie May. I live in Palm Beach Gardens, Fl.
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Hope "May" Wolfe
hopewolfe@adelphia.net
Monday March 5, 2007 at
9:34 PM
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Our deepest sympathy. My grandfather, O.R.May was Sammy's dad, Charlie May's brother. My father was Earl May. I remember the dry cleaning business Sammy had behind Uncle Clarlie's barber shop in Barboursville. He was always so much fun to be around to us kids- my brother, Earl William (Wink), and the twins, Ann & Jan and my self-Hope. So sorry that all of us "May" folks could not have spent more time together, for I have alot of good memories when we did.
We send our love, Bill & Hope Wolfe
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Debra Dawson Browning
arbednoswad@yahoo.com
Monday March 5, 2007 at
11:18 AM
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Georgia,Sandy and Bo, We are all so sorry to hear of Sam's death. We remember lots of good times with your family. Take care, our thoughts and prayer are with you.
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Cheryl Hoskins
islandgirl1213@yahoo.com
Monday March 5, 2007 at
9:30 AM
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Georgia, I was so sorry to hear about Sam's passing. He was a great fellow and I'm glad I got to visit with you both when I was home last summer. I have a nice picture of the two of you I took that I will send. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Sandy and Bo. Cheryl
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Janette May Windsor
Sunday March 4, 2007 at
10:17 PM
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I want to express my deepest sympathy in your loss. Uncle Charlie May was my Uncle.My Father's name was Earl May, and my Grandfather was Ott May, brother of Charlie May. I live in Palm Beach Fla. Would love to correspond with a relative. Jan
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Cheryl Bradley Reeser
Sunday March 4, 2007 at
6:55 PM
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Georgia May,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Sam was a wonderful man. Please know that I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
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Buddy Rountree
Pnbriard@aol.com
Sunday March 4, 2007 at
1:06 PM
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Sandy, the memories of your dad will live with you forever. It was so nice for you and for him, that you could spend his last days by his side. My thoughts are with you.
Buddy
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Shirley Ball
Bbll99011@aol.com
Sunday March 4, 2007 at
10:50 AM
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As you go through these difficult days ahead, I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to each of you. My prayer is that God will wrap His arms around you and give peace and comfort as only He can.
Shirley Ball(Geneva Kent Elem.)
Pt. Pleasant, WV
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David M. Heffernan
Sunday March 4, 2007 at
10:07 AM
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Georgia,
So sorry to hear of your husbands passing. Although I didn't know him I'll always remember a story you told me about him. You had given away some of his suits to the State hospital without his knowledge. One day driving by the State Hospital there was a man outside wearing one of the suits and he said to you that he once had a suit just like that one.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
David M. Heffernan
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Max & Sarah Clay
maxclayst@msn.com
Sunday March 4, 2007 at
8:29 AM
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Sarah and I would like to express our condolences to Georiia ,Children and Grand Children for their lost. I have known Sam all of my life and concidered him a good friend even though i had lost contact with him since we moved to Plano, Texas several years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Max & Sarah Clay
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Patrick Patton
Sunday March 4, 2007 at
1:20 AM
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Georgia, Sandy and Bo,
We're very sad to hear of Sam's passing. He was a good friend and a great 'Mets' coach during our 'formative' years. Please accept our condolances. Love, The Pattons.
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