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SSG Bernard "Tiny" May

Bernard May Obituary

Staff Sergeant Bernard "Tiny" May, Sr., died Tuesday, February 12, 2013. He was born March 15, 1963 to Evelyn Broom-May & Earl Mayo.
Staff Sergeant Bernard accepted Christ early in life. He was educated in Columbia County and graduated from Columbia High School Class of 1981. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1981 and was honorably discharged in 2001. His tours included Germany, Hawaii, Asia, and Kuwait; He also served in the Persian Gulf War. He was currently employed at Columbia Correctional Institute.
Staff Sergeant Bernard was united in holy matrimony to Bertha Session to this union 1 child was born. Later he was married Diann Mayo then to the late Laquita Penson Mayo who proceeded him in death.
He was also preceded in death by paternal grandfather the late Walter Mayo and maternal grandparents, the late Joseph & Marie Broom. Aunt Hattie (Ralph) Plummer, and Uncle Quinton Broom.
Staff Sergeant Bernard leaves to cherish his memories a Son: Specialist Bernard Larinso Mayo, Jr. (Ft. Riley, Kansas); Parents: Earl & Evelyn Mayo; Sisters: Patricia Mayo-Carter (Garrethon Sr.) and Patty Mayo-Bennett (Hosia); Nieces: De'Neisha Carter, Kamaya and Tyra Bennett; Nephew: Garrethon Carter, Jr.; Paternal grandmother: Estella Fleming-Mayo; Aunts: Mamie Allen, Estella Fox, Queen Dottin, Annie Mae, Mayola (Norman) Robinson, Leola Walden, Rosa Lee Saulsby, Virginia Mayo, Joan Broom, and Vera Broom; Uncles: Walter Mayo, John Mayo, Albert Mayo, Earnest Mayo, Freddie Mayo (sharonda), Henry Mayo, Ricky Mayo, Jessie Mayo, Ivory (Louise) Broom, David (Betty) Broom, Randolph Broom and Frank Broom; Step Children: Breshea Johnson, Ayannah Taylor, Brandon Penson, and Breyannah Rivera. Numerous cousins and friends also survived. Childhood friend Keith Harris. A special friend Acho Tenese Byrd.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Columbia County School Board Auditorium with Elder J.C. Tookes officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, February 15, 2013 at Cooper Funeral Home Chapel from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Arrangements entrusted to COOPER FUNERAL HOME, 251 N.E. Washington Street, Lake City, FL

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Published by Lake City Reporter on Feb. 15, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Bernard May

14 Entries

March 14, 2013

I loved you then, I love you now, I miss you more than I thought I would! The First wife ,

In his care
Bertha Session Mayo "Bea"

PATRICIA CARTER

February 24, 2013

Thanks to all that sign the guest book. We all have fonds memories of Bernard. May God continue to smile on all. Please continue to let Bernard memories continue to live through us. Bernard will be truely miss, but just know he is looking down from heaven on us. Love you brother. R.I.P.

connie morrison

February 22, 2013

RIP Bernard

JANET STATEN

February 22, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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February 17, 2013

I met Bernard in school at CHS in 1979-1980. We was in ROTC together my junior and senior year. He was a great person always smiling and willing to listen to what you had to say. He would help out where ever help was needed. Bernard you will truly be missed, and may the the Lord continue to bless and enrich the Carter and Broom families. (R.I.P) Johnnie Mae Collins "Class of 80"

Frog Glover

February 17, 2013

Bernard and I first became friends when we attended Five Points Elem school Together. we remained friends all the way thru high school and after graduation. You will be missed my friend. R.I.P.

Melissa rentz-carter

February 16, 2013

May God bless your family through your time of sorrow. Just remember God said he would never leave you forsake you.

Joyce (Von) Williams

February 16, 2013

I will lift up my eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Mayo family, your loss is heaven's gain. On behalf of Ollie's family, Tiny was just like one of our nephews because he was always around our gatherings. He was a very nice and respectable young man. Evelyn and Earl you are in our thoughts and prayers.

I met Bernard when I came to Lake City. He was a joy to be around, and love people. My memories of him will be of great joy. Rest my friend.

Nancy Patrick

February 16, 2013

February 15, 2013

PATTI & TONY, AND THE ENTIRE MAYO FAMILY
OUR SINCERE THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING YOUR HOURS OF BEREAVEMENT;GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU NOW AND ALWAYS. LOVE, CATHERINE & JOEL RAINES AND FAMILY. VALDOSTA, GA.

Patty Morrison Koon

February 15, 2013

Bernard was a great person and a dear friend, he will be missed by many . May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. R.I.P my friend.

Mariah Queal

February 15, 2013

Bernard was a kind man. He went out of his way to chat with you & see how your day was. I worked in his insurance office & met him in 2008. He was in a bad accident a yr ago yet after he was well enough to get out & about but still not fully back 100% I saw him help a person with a disabled vehicle while many other abled body people walked right past. He will be missed. Kind people are too few & far between ...RIP Mr. Mayo

sylvia ponds

February 15, 2013

Praying for the family

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