Robert Lee "Bob" May Jr.

Robert Lee "Bob" May Jr. obituary

Robert Lee "Bob" May Jr.

Robert May Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sullivan Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. on Sep. 12, 2025.

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Robert L .May, Jr. (Bob) 83 years old of Enola, PA, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Born on July 8,1942. He was the son of the late Robert and Rose May (Guerrieri). He was also preceded in death by his young daughter Penny Lee. Bob was a loving, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who will be deeply missed.

He is survived by the love of his life and his high school sweetheart Liz May, Daughter Robin Hewitt (Bill), Sister Anne Horton (Jim), Granddaughter Brooke Ayala (Benny), Grandson Kyle Maxwell (Amanda), Granddaughter Aliyah Hewitt and Fiance Lance Ritter. Great Grandsons Dylan, DJ, and Bryson Maxwell. As well as many nieces and nephews.

Bob was a graduate of East Pennsboro High School Class of 1960. He played on the undefeated, unscored upon and untied 1959 football team. Bob was the first PeeWee football coach at EPYAL coaching for many years before going on to coach Pony football. Bob also coached EPYAL and Teener baseball for many years. Throughout Bob's years of coaching he made a huge impact on so many young boys' lives.

The family wishes to thank Hospice of Central PA for the wonderful compassionate care they gave Bob during his illness with a special thank you to Mindy, Lauren and Samantha.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Central PA or Vibrant Christian Church 1755 Lambs Gap Road, Mechanicsburg PA, 17050.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date to honor Bob.

The Sullivan Funeral Home is honored to serve the May family.

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September 13, 2025

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Dave L.

September 13, 2025

He was my pony football coach, and he and my dad went to school in the same class.
I'll look him up one day in The Lord's Kingdom.

Beth Mcalister

September 13, 2025

Liz Robin and family members
Sending condolences and sympathy for loss of Bob...... Mr May was always supportive at Bryner summer league swim meets when Robin Jay and I swam. He was at many baseball games my brother played thru the years... He always was a positive influence to many athletes throughout the years.......
Beth & Jay
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Gary Brown

September 13, 2025

I am sorry to here this. Coach was a wonderful man. He impacted my life in a very positive way. He was my teener coach. He was an outstanding baseball coach. I will miss him very much, I remember later in life I took him toWilliamsport Little League World Series. He really enjoyed that. Much love and respect for my Coach. The Best. Love GaryBrown.

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