Gary May Obituary

Gary MayCHARLESTON - Gary Davis May was born Sept. 3, 1936, in Rock Hill, S.C., son of Ralph Calhoun May and Frances Davis May. He attended the Citadel and was a proud member of the Class of 1959. Upon graduating from the Citadel, he entered the Textile Industry and his entrepreneurial spirit led him to found FransChem, Inc. in 1973. His drive had him traveling around the world for business and pleasure, making lifelong friends and business associates. He was known to be a history buff and lived life to the fullest which included sailing, flying, drinking single malt scotch and smoking fine cigars. He was an active member of both St. Philips Church and The Carolina Yacht Club. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Josephine Comer May; daughters, Frances Thrasher and Allyson May both of Atlanta, Ga.; grandchildren, Parker Calhoun Thrasher and Allyson Josephine Thrasher, both of Atlanta, Ga.; brother, Ralph Calhoun May Jr. of Greenville, S.C.; and sister, Marion Louise Pressley of Rock Hill, S.C. Gary May, 76, of Charleston, S.C., entered into eternal rest Wednesday, March 13, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 18, 2013, at St. Philips Church, Downtown, 142 Church Street. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday in J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel, 232 Calhoun Street, Charleston. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Brigadier Foundation Class of 1959 or the charity of your choice. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website atwww.jhenrystuhr.com.

Published by The Herald on Mar. 16, 2013.
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Josie, I am so sorry for the lost of your mama and now your husband. I am praying for you during this sad and stressful time.If we can do anything to help you here in Rock Hill, please call.
Leila Jane and John Long Rock Hill

March 25, 2013

Josie, I am so sorry for your loss. Gary would check on my melanoma status every so often and I appreciated my old childhood friend thinking of me. I got a clear quarterly scan yesterday and I hope your results are similar. Warm regards, Jim Townsend

Jim Townsend

March 21, 2013

Dear Ms Josie and family, we are so sorry to hear of Gary's passing here in Dalton. Gary was not only a good friend but a legend in the textile industry. I will miss our chats and his words of wisdon. We are praying for you and yours and know that your present sorrow will be replaced with warm and happy memories as the days to come. Kindest regards, Greg & Debra Fowler

Greg & Debra Fowler

March 20, 2013

May your love and warmest memories comfort you as your heart begins to heal.

C Johnson

March 19, 2013

Josie and family...
Gary was one of a kind; the "Real McCoy!" As a kid, my family and the May's were very close. Always loved going out to visit with Miss Francis and playing at the farm. Gary was a great guy and loved by so many; most certainly the Connelly's!

Take care and call on me for anything I can do.

Much love,

Ronnie

Ron Connelly

March 19, 2013

Josie, you & your family are in our thoughts & prayers. We were both so glad to meet Gary at our reunion & John thoroughly enjoyed visiting with him. Take care of yourself & I'll talk to you soon. Love you, MaLou

March 18, 2013

Josie - We were so sad to hear of Gary's passing. Although it is a difficult time for you and your daughters, know that we are praying for you all, and trust that God can heal all our hurts.
May God bless you and your family.

George & Brenda Cumbus

March 18, 2013

Josie, please accept my heartfelt condolences with the loss of your husband. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

Linda Bailey Moore

March 18, 2013

So very sorry to hear of Gary's death. Sandra and I send our deepest condolences to Josie, Frances and Allyson. So glad we were able to visit together several weeks ago!

Bill and Sandra Henry

March 17, 2013

I worked with Gary at American Cyanamid many years ago. He was a very nice young
man and I remember so well when you two had us for Dinner in your Garage Apartment in Buckhead and I believe at that time was when you were expecting Frances. May God keep you and your family "safe until the storm passes by".
Ann Tribble

March 17, 2013

Gary and Josie called us in California in the last couple of weeks and we had a long and happy conversation so it was a shock to learn of Gary's passing. It was always great fun to be with Gary and to trade good-natured barbs and tall tales when we were neighbors in Atlanta and in more recent years over the phone. He will be missed in many neighborhoods and we extend our sincere condolences to Josie, Frances, Allyson and the rest of his loved ones.

Peter Dames/Tarasa Davis
Big Sur, California

March 17, 2013

So sorry to see a fellow - 1936er has left us. The Rock Hill High School & WTS friends had a lot of fun together. I remember Gary well.

My deepest sympathy to the family.

Lurline Simpson Umenhofer

March 16, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Gary's passing, dear Josie. I will ask God's blessing for you and your family as you go through this difficult time.

Nancy Rounsaville

March 16, 2013

Josie, Francie, and Ally,
We are so sorry to learn of the loss of our family member and your precious husband, father, and grandfather.
We are praying for you, especially as you are being carried through these next few trying days.

Love,
Dallas, Jane, and Pamela May
Laura May and Alex Oliphant

Laura May Oliphant

March 16, 2013

Josie and family,
Gary's sudden passing greatly saddened us. He was so kind and generous to his classmates at the Citadel. The Class of '59 will sorely miss him. May you and the girls find peace in knowing that Gary is glorying in Jesus' embrace.
Dino & Connie Manos

March 16, 2013

We are sad to hear about Gary..We were friends of long standing and he will be missed.Our sympathy to the May family..Anna and Bill Hull

March 16, 2013

My deepest regret to all the family.

Jim Dunlap

March 16, 2013

With deepest sympathy to the May family during your time of grief...God is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.

March 16, 2013

Prayers to the May family. May you feel God's presence during this sad time.

Ann Marshall Hunt

March 16, 2013

Buddy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and yours will be in my prayers.
Lynette

Lynette Townsend

March 16, 2013

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