Donald May Obituary
Don May, age 64, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away in his home on December 30, 2024. He was born on April 9, 1960, in Riverside, California to Buddy May and Artista Williams.
He loved watching movies, especially Westerns, hunting and fishing. Don was also known to never leave anywhere without getting a hug goodbye. Don was employed at Matthews International for over twenty years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Eric May.
Don is survived by his brother, Melvyn May, nephew, Cyris May, his beloved dog Spark Plug, and many family and friends.
A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 7th from 6-8 p.m. at the Smith Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel, 404 W Dewitt Henry Drive, Beebe, Arkansas. The Funeral Service is Wednesday, January 8th at 10:00 a.m. also in the Chapel at Smith Westbrook, burial at Fairbanks Cemetery, Fairbanks, Arkansas.
To view the online registry; www.smithfamilycares.com/westbrook
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
404 West Dewitt Henry Drive, Beebe, AR 72012
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