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Bruce D. May, 79, went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2023 following a courageous battle with cancer. Bruce was born to the late Monterville and Opal May and lived most of his life in the Canal Fulton area. Bruce worked at PPG Industries in Barberton, OH for many years and retired from Chapel Hill Nursing Home in Canal Fulton. He was a faithful member of Canal Fulton Baptist Church and served as Treasurer for many years.
In addition to his parents, Bruce was preceded in death by his sister, Cheryl Stafford, and brothers, Paul May and Earl Thomas. He is survived by brothers, Montlane May, Forrest (Marie) May; sister, Polly Stump; and sister-in-law, Mary May. He is also survived by special nieces, Sherri (Dave) Johnson, Shelly (Brian) Ravak, Donna Thomas and numerous loving family members.
Bruce enjoyed baking, gardening, and creating his own special birthday cards. He loved to witness to telemarketers. He will be missed by his many friends.
Funeral Services will be held WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023, 11:30am at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 Cherry St. E (Rt. 93) Canal Fulton, Pastor Whitney Owens officiating. Burial with military honors at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 6pm to 8pm at the funeral home and also one hour prior to service time on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity or Canal Fulton Baptist Church, 11230 Lafayette Dr. NW, Canal Fulton, OH 44614.
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Debbie
March 5, 2023
Uncle Bruce, I will miss your holiday greetings that you send to my e-mail. I will never forget the times you babysit us when we younger and the card games you taught us. Most of all the many times you would bring my family meats from Marshallville when Michael had lost his job and times were hard. Your generosity to everyone will always be remembered.
Love Debbie
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