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1944
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2024
Rudolph May Obituary
HERTFORD - Rudolph May, Jr. passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024. He was born on July 18, 1944.
Rudy is survived by his wife, Marion May; his children, Flashay Velez, Monique Hunter, Sara May Lewis, Audra Matson, Billy Counts, Marshall Young; his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.
Memorial service will be held at Towne South of Christ, 2224 Peartree Rd, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 at 11am Saturday, October 26, 2024.
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Anthony Esposito
May 24, 2025
Myncondolences to the family...I have his ny yankee locker room name plate id love to give to the family...contact [email protected]
Jesse Gonzalez
February 8, 2025
RIP Rudy aka the Dude. You will be missed boss. I had the pleasure to work under you at BP/ARCO. I will always remember all the stories you told me and all the good times we had while working together. You showed me tuff love and made me a better person. You were a father figure to me. Not sure why you got off of Facebook my Friend but I miss you. RIP Champ and fly high Mr May.
Bonnee
December 29, 2024
RIP, Rudy, I will always remember being a kid and Ginny,Debbie,and I would drive home with you from the Yankee games. Thanks for everything you did for me when I was a kid. I several times tried to reach you by phone I guess you never answered you were in Heaven. I spoke to Carol back in October and she told me you two got divorced and you both got remarried to other spouse. My condolences goes out to your family and friends.
Love you........
Carol May-Rycraft
December 3, 2024
My son David and I only found out about Rudy's passing yesterday Dec 2nd. Rudy had such a beautiful spirit and vibrant personality. We are celebrating that Rudy knew the Lord and is now with Him in heaven. May God bless his family as we grieve with them the loss of this wonderful man. David and I have missed him for over thirty years, but have always loved him as have so many hundreds, even thousands of people, who knew him.
Howard Solomon
November 25, 2024
Wonderful times with Rudy. Truly a gentleman. Rest in peace, my friend.
Flashae Latice Velez
November 6, 2024
Love u forever,Daddy
Bruce Taylor
November 3, 2024
Rest in peace Rudy, I know you made your family proud, not to mention all your fans. I'm grateful to have called you a colleague and I always enjoyed talking baseball and sharing some stories from your playing days. Will never forget the story you told me when your agent Dick Moss was trying to negotiate your salary after the '78 or '79 season and you were on vacation fishing somewhere. I still share that when I am around folks that can appreciate it. In my mind, you were just as good as a Franchise Consultant for BP/ARCO as you were a big league pitcher. My prayers and condolences to your family. Bruce Taylor
jay fike
October 28, 2024
just one of dozens of major league players who grew up in Oakland, Ca.; was a teammate of Joe Morgan at Castlemont High School.
Karen Bartholomew
October 27, 2024
Rudy and I first met in 1969 and maintained our friendship throughout the years and I will miss him dearly. I'm so thankful to be blessed by knowing him. God bless you, Rudy. Rest in Paradise.
Roxanne Schaal Reynolds
October 27, 2024
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Robyn
October 27, 2024
Mr. May was an amazing pitcher with an unbelievable curve ball, just incredible. Sincerest sympathies to the May family, so very sorry for your loss. God be with you all.
RB
October 26, 2024
A great pitcher with an amazing curve ball. He was a credit to the teams he played with and to baseball. Sincere condolences to the May family, truly sorry for your loss. May God be with you all in your time of loss.
Robert Delk
October 26, 2024
Will miss both brothers Rudy and Donald May, thanks for the fishing day in San Francisco bay, both mean alot to me, rest in peace both of you
Robert delk
October 26, 2024
I went fishing growing up in sunnyvale California with Rudy's brother and Rudy when he was relief pitcher for the orioles, it was an experience I have never forgotten all my life, he gave me his gold Baltimore card with his stats on it and I left it in his brother's van. Rudy was a type of person that made you feel different, he cared about others, I'm sorry that I lost touch with him through the years.
My prayers are with his family and God bless you all.
Carolyn Morgan Wilson
October 25, 2024
I grew up with Rudy May and his 2 brothers in Richmond, CA (Harbor Gate projects) in the 1940s and 1950s before both of our families moved to Oakland, CA. I am sorry to learn of his passing. My condolences to his family.
Elizabeth Bell
October 25, 2024
RIP Rudolph
CA
October 25, 2024
Rudy had a lengthly and noteworthy MLB career. Had the good fortune to see him pitch at The Big A, back in '70. He was one of the ace-caliber starters in the early years of the Anaheim era/"California" Angels. Rudy, Clyde Wright, Andy Messersmith, and later Nolan Ryan and Frank Tanana. Rudy was that good, and he actually had some of his best years later in his MLB career!
Rest in peace, Rudy. It was a joy to watch you pitch.
Jethro McIntyre
October 25, 2024
I very sad to hear that my childhood friend had passed away. We had some epic encounters in high school. At that time we were the best two lefthandeders in the city of Oakland. My sincere condolences to the family. RIHP BIG FELLA!
Danny Gallagher
October 25, 2024
So sorry to hear about Rudy. Adios, my friend.
Thanks for all the great interviews you gave me, especially for the chapter I did on you in my book Never Forgotten.
-- Montreal Expos historian Danny Gallagher
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