Walter May Obituary
Remains will be at the church from 11 a.m. til the hour of service. Visitation services will be held tonight from 5 til 7 p.m. at Ben Hill Christian Church, 4099 Sunset Drive, S.W. Atlanta, GA 30331. Interment Center Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Mrs. Mae Jewell May; son, Mr. Jerry E. (Janice) May; brother, James (Clara) May, Willie C. (Pinkie) May, Robert (Evelyn) May; sisters, Bernestine (Kenneth) Holloway, Omeluse (Leader) Culver, Artilus Davis, Elma (Walter) Day, Velma M. McNear; aunts, Willie Ruth, Christmas Riley, Catherine (Frankie) Williams, Josephine Crews; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The cortege will assemble at 1773 Ozar Road, Newville, AL 36353 at noon.
Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home, (404) 768-2993, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.
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JOHN & BETTYE REEVES
February 23, 2009
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.
Edwina Jackson
February 16, 2009
My prayers are with you and your family at this time. Remember, Joy will come in the morning.
Selvin (Butch) Cobb
February 12, 2009
Mae Jewel, Jerry and Janice my thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of grief. May your memories of Walt bring you comfort.
Barbara Weatherly
February 11, 2009
Expressing my deepest sympathy to the May family in this time of sorrow.
And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain...Revelation 21:4
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Ernest&Shirley Ficklin
February 11, 2009
We are sorry to here about your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
Yolanda Whitfield
February 10, 2009
I thank God for the time I had with Mr. May in my life,he was a blessing to me and my children and I thank God for that.May the peace of God be you Mrs May and rest of your family.I love you and my prayers are with you.
Christina, Maurice & Kirstin Wilson
February 10, 2009
To the May Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. Mr. May touched all of our lives some way and some how at Ben Hill Christian Church with his warm hugs and smile. He will be truly missed. Jerry and Mrs. May, Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning. Psalms 30:5
Gloria Parks
February 10, 2009
To the Family and to my soror, Mrs Velma McNear,
I am saddened for your loss. God will comfort each of you-just reach out to Him. He is always there and just a prayer away. Soror Velma, I know what it is like to lose a brother;I lost a younger brother just two years ago. My brother was only 48 years old. I am sure that your loved one knew that he was loved. May God continue to be with all of you.
robert and signora may
February 10, 2009
Aunt Mae Jewel, Jerry and Janice, We remember Uncle Walt as such a fun-loving and jovial person. His smile and laugh were infectious--not to mention his kindness. He will be missed. Our prayers and love go out to you all. always, robert earl, signora, symone and raquel
Velma McNear
February 10, 2009
Mae Jewel, Jerry and Janice,
We have wonderful memories of my brother Walt. He was so much fun. Next to God, he was right up there.
I will miss his love, hugs, smiles, cooking, and kindness.
My family and I want to thank you for the countless times you have allowed us to come into your home, and speaking for myself now, take over!! Walt said at our 50th. Birthday Celebration that, " You all don't Velma, she can be very pushy."
I'm sorry about that, just say it was because he was so easy to push. Always willing to do what was asked of of him, generous, assisting others,smiling, laughing and funny.
I love all of my sisters and brothers,
and I think you know that I loved him the most.
I will continue to come to Atlanta to see you all often. Walt won't be there, but his sweet spirit will.
Take care and I love you all very much, too.
Love always,
Sister Velma
catherine whitfield
February 9, 2009
To the May family and friemds you hase my sincere Love and adoration. I will keep you all in my prayers and thoughts.
Gerald Whitfield
February 9, 2009
Thank GOD for for the relationship I had with Waler and that I currently have with the family. It was a joy to serve communion door to door with him and to break bread with him and the family. I pray that GOD continues to bless the entire family with the love of Jesus Christ.
Omelus Culver
February 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with my family. May my brother rest in peace. From his loving sister and brother-n-law, Omelus and Leander.
Lisa & Myrikal Culver-Pless
February 8, 2009
Our love, thoughts and prayers go out to our aunt and family. May you find comfort and peace from your memories, family and friends.
Deloree Bondurant
February 8, 2009
May God bless you during your time of loss.I remeber him being a kind and loving man. That I will always remember about Mr. May the neighborhood dad and angel on earth.
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