Walter B. May, Jr., 86, of Palm Harbor, FL, formerly of Arthurdale, WV completed his earthly journey on Thursday, November 3, 2022.
He was born on November 30, 1935, in Cascade (Preston County), WV to the late Walter B. May, Sr., and Lula (Jackson) May. Walter was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-three years, Mary May of Palm Harbor; his children, Reverend Charles May and wife, Barbra, of Arthurdale, WV; Crystal May of Palm Harbor, FL; Jeanette May of Morgantown, WV; Gene May of Tarpon Springs, FL and daughter, Charlotte Seese of Morgantown, WV; his grandchildren Christopher May and wife, Jackie, of Arthurdale, WV; Caitlin Newton and husband, Kale, and expectant daughter, Aurora, of Morgantown, WV; Matthew May of Arthurdale, WV; Joshua Seese and wife, Ebone, and daughter, Sofia, of Ahoski, North Carolina, and Sarah Seese of Binghamton, New York. Additionally, he is survived by one brother, Clifford May; and four sisters, Janet (Wayne) Shaffer, Judy Johnson, Susan (Greg) Greaser and Joyce Cottrell as well as other family members, countless nieces and nephews, friends and his four-legged companion, Sugar.
Walter was a TSgt in the U. S. Air Force for twenty years serving as a telephone equipment installation and repair technician and was deployed during the Korean War. After retirement, Walter began a new career as a Preston County (WV) Sheriff’s Deputy. After twenty-five years of service, he retired as a Corporal, and then began his third career as a bus mechanic for the Preston County (WV) Senior Citizens. Walter was a member of VFW Post 1589, Masontown, WV and a member of the Otterbein United Methodist Church in Kingwood, WV.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers; Robert May, David May, and Roger May; sisters; Fannie Kleps, Betty Shaffer, and Phyllis Johnson Shaffer as well as other family members.
The family would like to thank those who continuously prayed for him and provided care and comfort during this journey. Special thanks to Maria Arruda, Nurse Nicole and the doctors and staff at Morton Plant and Advent Health Hospitals.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Walter for Parkinson’s Research at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at West Virginia University through online giving at give.wvu.edu or mailing to WVU Foundation, One Waterfront Place, 7th Floor, Morgantown, WV 26507-1650.
Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home and Crematory, Holiday, Florida will be overseeing cremation arrangements. A Celebration of Life service will be planned for a future date in West Virginia.
TINY
November 8, 2022, 1:23 pm
Finally resting from all your illness.
Visiting with all your loved ones who have gone on before you !
You will be missed!!!
Love and prayers for Aunt Mary, Charles, Crystal, Jeanette and Gene Ray.
Deane Foy
November 8, 2022, 2:00 pm
So sorry for your loss. Sending hugs ❤️and prayers 🙏🏻 to all of you.
Amy Sendaydiego
November 8, 2022, 4:11 pm
Our sincerest condolences to Crystal and all the May family and friends. Love, Eric and Amy Sendaydiego
Ernestine Farrell
November 8, 2022, 4:20 pm
May family we have fond memories of each and every one of you. Will always remember how you treat everyone as a member of your family. Miss you all. Love sent from the Ken Farrell families 🙏❤️
Curtis Stiles
November 8, 2022, 5:54 pm
RIP Walt, we had some great times at office when you were there. Until we meet again my friend!!
Bobby DeLauder
November 8, 2022, 9:15 pm
Walter B provided exceptional service to the people of Preston County. In addition to his Deputy Sheriff responsibilities Walt was entrusted with maintaining the vehicle fleet, saving the County countless dollars and ensuring the Deputies ability to respond where they were needed. Walt was able to keep my vehicle roadworthy in spite of the special DeLauder treatment it received, which made Walter a mixture of wizard and saint in my eyes. You will be missed my friend.
Karen and Dan Shrout
November 9, 2022, 12:26 am
Hugs and prayers to the entire May family. You have blessed many in your life
Joe and Fern Gregg
November 9, 2022, 2:29 am
To Charles May, Mary May and the rest of the May family: Heaven has gained a special Angel from the passing of Walt! May all your precious memories bring you all comfort and peace during this most difficult time!
Walt will be missed!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Larry Mitter
November 9, 2022, 11:24 pm
Walt and I spent some time together in the 1980s. He took his job seriously but was always one to find humor in a situation when that was possible. Rest in peace.
Ella Hise See
November 10, 2022, 1:40 am
To the May family; Deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers 🙏🙏🙏. May the love of family and friends comfort you during this difficult time.
Barbara Marshall
November 10, 2022, 5:58 am
Our condolances. We’re so sorry for the loss of Jr. Let the memories give you each peace. Prayers and love for the many years of friendship with the family. Love to all,
Barb and Dick Marshall
Karen Mason
November 10, 2022, 10:44 am
Mary and the rest of the family. Pops and Mary always made me feel like I was a part of the family. I will miss him greatly. Heaven definitely gained an angel. Maybe he will teach everyone to bowl. My prayers will continue for the family!
Cindy McCrobie
November 10, 2022, 11:40 am
Thoughts and prayers from the McCrobie family. Many great memories of our time at the Sheriff’s Department. You will be missed.
Linda Wolfe
November 10, 2022, 2:05 pm
Dear Walt you will be miss by all you were a great friend to me and Glenn . rest in piece my friend you are home with Jesus .
Beth Pezanosky
November 10, 2022, 2:52 pm
So sorry for the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. Remembering all those Tanbark days
Nancy L Shaffer
November 11, 2022, 3:29 am
Mary and Family so sorry for your loss, but i will always think of you and Walt at the Kingwood Rec center when we all bowled and the great times we had bowling, Please know that Prayers for Comfort for all of you has gone up.
Nancy Shaffer
Deb and Roger McGinnis
November 14, 2022, 1:17 pm
May the Lord guide and comfort you in your time of need. Su your grief be short and your memories be long. Many hugs and prayers. Love to all.