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Dr. John Scott May

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Jul 29, 1955 – Dec 11, 2025 (Age 70)

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BORN
July 29, 1955
DIED
December 11, 2025
AGE
70
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Dr. John Scott MayJul 29, 1955 - Dec 11, 2025Dr. John Scott May, age 70, of Winston-Salem, N.C., passed away at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on Thursday, December 11, 2025. John was born in Winston-Salem on July 29, 1955, to Dr. William Joseph May and Doris Elizabeth Burke May. He was preceded...

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My condolences to his family. What a great man he was, he always had my utmost respect. What a pleasure it was to be a patient of his. He always knew what to do and say and how to treat my condition with my ears. He introduced me to my first Cochlear BAHA and its importance of being able to hear as a nurse it was crucial for me. He treated me for over 20 years. My last appointment was in May 2020 right before I retired. Not only was he my doctor I counted him as friend. Thank you for letting...

I am so sorry for your loss, I was a patient of his for many years, just found out yesterday at my ENT visit that he had passed. I was heartbroken this man basically saved my life. My right ear was a mess when I met him for my first appointment and he explained alot I did not know, years of ear infections, past procedures. This man was a great doctor.. I will be forever grateful ...

Not only was Dr May a miracle worker. He was also a fine and compassionate human being and one in 1 million. He made an incredible difference for a relative of mine with his skill and was among the most humble of dedicated physicians and souls . It is a sad loss...

My sincere condolences and prayers. I worked with Dr. May in the OR since he was a resident until I retired. He was a great surgeon and one of a kind. I loved working with him . I am so sorry I could not attend the service on today. I really wanted to be there to pay my respects. Phyllis Brown Little

So sorry for your loss Connie. Sending my prayers and thoughts to you and the family,

I will be praying for you all that Christ will fill your void and give you the comfort and strength needed during this time. I was one of a handful nurses that worked with him in Outpatient OR and at Minor Procedures next to his clinic in Comp Rehab for many years. The few of us old timers still around often bring up memories of him in the OR. Anytime I hear Allen Jackson on the radio, I think of him. He liked to hear his music in the OR. Talking about his family always put him in a happy...

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My condolences to the family of such a great man. I will forever be thankful for him. He gave me my life back and forth that I am forever grateful. He performed Cochlear implant surgery on me and I'm still in the hearing world ..I was told I'd never be able to hear again that surgery could not help me do God lead me to Dr. May. Forever honored and grateful. Aretha Rosemond

Please accept my sincere sympathy and prayers for your loss. I was a patient of Dr. May's for over 10 years and he always was compassionate, caring, and took all the time in the world with me. He was a very special person and the sky has a new bright shining star. He will truly be missed. May his memory be a blessing.