Michael David "Money Mike" May

Michael David "Money Mike" May obituary

Michael David "Money Mike" May

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Oct

3

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10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Western Hills Church

7565 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209

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Oct

3

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

Western Hills Church

7565 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209

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Michael May Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services - Nashville on Sep. 25, 2025.

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Michael David "Money Mike" May- Age 58, of West Nashville, passed from this life unexpectedly on Thursday, September 25, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his father, Frank May; his brother, Donnie May; grandmother, Inez Dubois; grandmother, Ada May and Harry May and numerous aunts and uncles.

Mike is survived by his wife of 36 years, Paula Krambeck May; his two daughters, Angel May and Breana May; his mother, Betty May; his grandchildren, Aubree Tidwell, Averiana May, Brooklyn May, and Aliana May; sister, Kelly (Bubba) Turner, and Kimberly Tidwell; brothers Francis May Jr., and Chris (Tara) May; and a host of extended family members and friends.

Money Mike was well known through the years both at Charlotte Park and West Park. He worked in the tree business for the majority of his working life.

A celebration of Mike's life will be on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 1PM, at Western Hills Church, located at 7565 Charlotte Pike. Visitation with the family will be on Friday from 10AM until the service time at 1PM, at Western Hills Church.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the life insurance policy is void. To help the family offset unexpected final expenses, please consider making a donation by calling Compassion at (615) 857-9955.

Arrangements in the care of Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services, 6949 Charlotte Pike, Suite 104 (615) 857-9955. We are proud to be West Nashville & Bellevue's only locally owned and operated burial & cremation provider.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

3

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Western Hills Church

7565 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209

Send Flowers

Oct

3

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

Western Hills Church

7565 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.