Roscoe Dale May

Roscoe Dale May born June 30, 1934, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at Hospice of Hope Care Center in Maysville, Kentucky, at the age of 91. He was a lifelong resident of Quick's Run, Lewis County, Kentucky. He was the 6th child of Ross and Daisy Cadwaller May and a member of Martin Christian Church, Quick's Run.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, that passed away May 19, 2025, Norma Lee O'Cull May; two brothers, Wade May, Don May and one sister, Oleta Keller.

Roscoe grew up on Quick's Run and attended Martin School. He was a quiet, wonderful person who was a friend to everyone. He constructed beautiful furniture for everyone he worked for and was a perfectionist that certainly showed in his work. He was a furniture maker who combined artistry with skilled craftsmanship to construct beautiful, functional furniture, often specializing in woodworking design, or personally designed pieces with a artistic vision to conceptualize unique, beautiful forms. He had a deep knowledge of wood and could use precision craftsmanship and a skilled technique to join, shape and finish all wood products that he produced. He was the owner of May Wood Products, and personally designed all the cabinets and most of the furniture in their home.

Roscoe proudly served his country in the United States Army, in 7th division and Germany.

He is survived by his only child, Bradley Dale May who made his home with his father. His sisters, Doris May of Vanceburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, Ruth May of Quick's Run, Kentucky, Lena May O'Cull of Maysville Extended Care and one brother, Ray (Gail) May of Mt. Carmel, Kentucky; his grandchildren, Caleb (Kadee), Laura, and Isaac May; sisters-in-law, Linda O'Cull, Ethel Mae O'Cull, Garnet Trimble (Shelby), Anna Farmer (Joe) along with many nieces, nephews and friends who will sadly mourn his loss.

Funeral services will be held 5 p.m., Friday, March 13, 2026, at Tollesboro Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 11918 Ky 57, Tollesboro, Kentucky, with Brother John Byard officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Mt. Carmel, Kentucky.

Friends may visit after 3:30 p.m., Friday, March 9, 2026, until the service hour at Tollesboro Funeral Home.

Myron Iery, Russell Iery, Tommy Polley, Tommy Polley Jr., Bradley Polley and Kevin Box will serve as pallbearers.

David Iery will serve as honorary pallbearer.

Tollesboro Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Roscoe Dale May.