William Edward May

Bill went to be with beloved Lord and Savior on March 13, 2026, at the age of 87. Bill was born in Greenville, Alabama on January 7, 1939, to parents Edward Clyde and Mattie Lou (Lacy) May.

Bill attended Rutledge Elementary, Highland Home Elementary and high school and graduated from Ramer High School in Alabama. He earned his college degree from Troy State University, in Alabama, where he met his soul mate and love of his life, Lorraine Donald.

He was called upon to serve in the United State Army at the age of 24, where he served for two years at Fort Carson, Colorado. He was the only recruit in his basic training company of 214 men to achieve a perfect score of 500 on the physical combat proficiency test. Bill had a long, successful career with U.S. Steel Corp, where he worked for 41 years in sales and marketing in Atlanta, Georgia, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Dallas, Texas.

Bill will be remembered for the loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather that he was. He never forgot about his humble beginnings and always contributed to the needs of the disadvantaged and less fortunate. Bill was thankful for God’s saving grace and for those who influenced and helped him on his earthly journey. He cherished the time spent with family and friends, especially summers in Frisco, Colorado where he could enjoy a special part of God’s creation.

Bill is survived by his wonderful, loving wife of 62 years, Lorraine (Donald) May; children Pamela Flowers and her husband Gregory of Durango, Colorado; John David May and his wife Stephanie of Fate, Texas; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild; brother Michael May and his wife Jackie of Lapine, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Kenneth May; sister Mary Faulk; and twin sisters Rebecca and Charlotte May.

There will be a celebration of Bill’s life at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2026, at First Baptist Church Richardson, Richardson, Texas. He was an active member of FBCR for over 45 years.

Bill will be laid to rest with military honors at the Dallas/Ft Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bill’s name to Cal Farley Boy’s Ranch at: https://www.calfarley.org/ or Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, P O Box 1890, Amarillo, Texas 79105-9849 ATTN: Planned Giving Dept.