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Wilburn May Obituary
Wilburn May, 93, of Paducah, Kentucky, formerly of Metropolis, Illinois, passed away on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at Baptist Health Paducah.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Joey Dunning officiating and military rites. There will be no visitation. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery.
Wilburn was a member of First Methodist Church in Metropolis and a United States Army veteran. He worked as a plant manager at the Good Luck Glove Factory until its closure. Then, being the avid craftsman that he was, Wilburn owned a woodworking business until he retired. His years at the glove factory gave him the skills to enjoy the hobby of making quilts with his wife. He would cut and sew the pieces as Genevieve quilted them.
Wilburn is survived by his daughters, Cathy Childers (Paul) and Sandy Trail; grandchildren, Andrew Childers, Sarah Childers, Chad Trail, and Jacqueline Harang; great-granddaughter, Anissa Trail; and several nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Charles and Minnie (King) May; wife of 69 years, Genevieve (Sullivan) May; and siblings, Frank May, Ed May, Dick May, Wesley May, Mary Wemhoener, and Lindell May.
Memorial contributions may be given in Wilburn's name to First Methodist Church, 100 E. 5th Street, Metropolis, IL 62960.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be left at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com.
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Dena Hopkins
January 4, 2026
Wilbur was a wonderful man. His smile was a joy!
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